The so-called emperor of wine certainly took its sweet time to reveal the innate complexity and beautiful perfume that it is coveted for. It was reticent in the first hour, slowly revealing subtle notes of cedar, blackcurrant, tobacco, herbs, iron, graphite, and forest floor. The palate was medium-bodied, elegant in structure, with a seamless texture that effortlessly glided from the front to the back of the palate. Two hours later, the wine showed a sweeter vanilla undertone, more fruit intensity and a bittersweet chocolaty finish. This 1995 Lafite-Rothschild is the most unevolved of any 1995 Bordeaux I have tasted and I think this wine needs another decade in bottle to show its true potential. Pretty wine, nonetheless.