1995

Rating: 10/10 - Drink or Keep.

A mild winter and warm spring led to flowering from 20 May. It was a hot summer, but the water table was high so there was no drought stress. There was light rain in mid-September, followed by dry weather well into October. Despite occasional dilution, the grapes were ripe and healthy; yields were high but not excessive.

Excellent merlot and cabernet franc based wines on the right bank, giving rich, full-bodied wine, with Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, making sublime wines.

The wines overall are rich and firm, excellent quality and longevity with St. Julien and Pauillac being stand outs.