The two vintages of Lanessan, a vastly under-rated, ageworthy estate not far from the appellation of St.-Julien, were still clinging to life. The 1906 exhibited a light amber/orange-like color, vague cedar notes in the nose that quickly turned to volatile acidity, and musty cellar smells. High acid and the absence of fruit made this wine a candidate for vintage vinegar. That being said, the nose was complex, at least for a brief period, but the fruit is dried out and the wine barely alive. The notes for this wine are taken from the description of Series III - Flight C of the 1995 tasting conducted in Munich by Helga and Hardy Rodenstock. Many years after the tasting from which this note derives allegations were made concerning the authenticity of old and rare bottles of wine sold by Hardy Rodenstock to collectors around the world. The matter has been the subject of numerous articles, litigation and at least one book. Mr. Parker believes that the wines served to him at this tasting were authentic so this note and the others from that specific tasting continue to be posted on eRobertParker.com.