One of the greatest wines of the incredible 1996 vintage with knockout aromas

of white flowers, green apples and a touch of oak spice all framed by an intense

minerality followed by discreet, understated flavors that are so focused that

they’re entirely crystalline in nature. This just oozes class and breed and the balance

is perfect with acidity that exquisitely highlights each nuance yet remains

in the background as a supporting, rather than a dominating, element. Seamless

from the explosive fruit to the finish that persists literally for minutes. This is an

emotionally compelling wine and one cannot drink it and remain indifferent. A

reference standard expression of the terroir and incontestably one of the finest

wines of this great vintage. /BH /Oct 2006