Lafite (Mid-shoulder fill damaged label and cap) - 1976 (1.5L) Cognac giving a woody taste that

giving a woody taste that can feel like oak shavings in the glass

with leather and tobacco tones and a clean citrus and vanilla finish

As citrus and floral notes arise

In its long history

blueberries and acacia flowers

Lafite (Mid-shoulder fill damaged label and cap) - 1976 (1.5L) Cognac giving a woody taste thatThe 1976 Lafite clearly stands far above the crowd in this vintage. A beautiful bouquet of seductive cedarwood, spices, and ripe fruit precedes a very concentrated, darkly colored wine, with great length and texture. Some amber is just beginning to appear at the edge. The 1976 has turned out to be the best Lafite of the '70s. It is gorgeous to drink at present. Anticipated maturity: Now 2005. Last tasted, 9 96. Robert Parker 93 points