85 Lafite Rothschild

1985 Chateau Lafite Rothschild;
(magnum) Deep ruby, thin garnet rim. Very closed, then some blackcurrants, paprika, later cedar and pencil, then leather, cigars, liquorice hints, cherries, medicin, still some vanilla, chocolate, coffee. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, still quite youthfull for 25 years, secondary aromas on it's way, but still primary fruits, keep another 20 years. 94, probably higher later.