Château Lafite-Rothschild 1969

The 1969 Lafite has been consistently unusual to smell, with a cooked, burnt aroma, short flavors that suggest coffee and herbs, and a hollow framework. This is a poorly made, ungracious wine that is unpalatable. Last tasted, 11/78.

Alive, but very tart and somewhat tannic still. A bit of red currant and raspberry give it flavor.--Lafite Rothschild vertical.

Lively, incisive bouquet with mushrooms and fruit tea. Oxidative, sweet palate with tar notes. Light, short finish. 13/20