Lafite Top shoulder - 1945 (750ml) Cabernet Franc The wine possesses compelling harmony

The wine possesses compelling harmony and a gorgeous sense of inner perfume that flows from start to finish

There is no doubt of this wine’s impressive depth and density

they should change beverages

This super-concentrated wine offers a spectacular nose of roasted coffee

Lafite Top shoulder - 1945 (750ml) Cabernet Franc The wine possesses compelling harmonyThis is not the first uninspiring performance I have encountered from the 1945. The exceptionally light ruby orange color is surprising given the opacity of most wines from this vintage. A sterile nose reveals vague, earthy, dusty, herb, tea, and cherry aromas. Lean, with frightfully high acidity, this wine is drying out. Out of balance, it will get more attenuated with cellaring. Robert Parker