The 1985 Lafite should be better, but for followers of fashion, its star-studded price will fetch you a moderately intense, cedary, woody, herb-and-leather-scented bouquet, and attractive, very forward and developed flavors displayed in a medium-bodied format. The finish is softly tannic and after a pensive sip, one is likely to ask, Is this all there is? Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted, 3/91.

Robert Parker
Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1 - Jan 1998