Took delivery of a 1/4 case of '96 Lasalle Club from Premier Cru friday:
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I opened a bottle last night and was very impressed. It has the complexity, length and balance of a vintage tete de cuvee at NV prices. To my tastebuds, WS's "drink by '03" estimation is overly conservative. I think this will continue improving for another few years and hold for quite a bit longer.
Cheers, D.