The bottle did exactly what a First Growth from a good year should do; and, in my opinion, it is not even slightly too young to drink. I would not drink another bottle of it in the midst of fine food and lively conversation, though. I think the wine is too reservedly complex for that. To me it would be best appreciated with a loved one in a secluded and quiet setting prior to dinner, where it could be properly attended to and contemplated. It is extremely intellectual and very typical of 1995 Bordeaux, just better than most of them. Oddly, possibly, a lot of tobacco on the initial attack, but after a half hour, this saliency joined a seemingly infinite multitude other elements in very good balance.
I know my chances are between slim and none with this request. But if anybody happens to be long on the 1996 and short on the 1995 and wants another, please let me know and I would love to trade. I generally prefer 1996 style to 1995 and unfortunately have no 1996 Margaux. A 1995 that I would trade has very good provenance: the bottle has been stored untouched at 58 degrees since its future purchase from Zachys. 58 instead of 55 because I am 66.
2001 Haut Batailley: I was very happy with this one. It is quite mature for such a young wine chronologically, very soft. But nicely balanced and wonderfully elegant. I wish I had more.
2003 Lynch Moussas: Loved it. Not hugely comlex; just delicious and nicely balanced for a 2003. A couple three years ago it was deep, while impressive, like a young Sociando Mallet; but as it ages it is getting easy, forward and generous.
2003 Cantenac Brown: Disappointed with its development. I liked it when it was very young, but as it ages it is developing a baked flavor of burnt cassis and green celery, which I don't experience very often, if ever before. Because of its earth, while burnt, I still liked it; but I am glad that I don't have but a couple of more bottles.
Disclaimer: There is no such thing as a wine, of course, only a bottle, and the night you drink it.