As it so often is, the 1996 Montrachet is a total stunner. In the last few years, the 1996 has lost some of its youthful tension and has begun to relax a little. Even so, it remains very much vibrant and finely sculpted in feel, with cool, bracing mineral notes that wrap around a core of citrus, white flower, orchard fruit and slate nuances. The 1996 is quite simply one of the truly epic DRC Montrachets. Tasted at the Los Angeles DRC Montrachet vertical.