Laville's 1996 is one of the lighter-styled efforts from this estate in the nineties. Nevertheless it has managed to cram gorgeous levels of complexity and elegance into a citrusy melony richly fruity format. While it does not possess the weight and body of such blockbuster vintages as 1994 it is impressive. There is good acidity and the wine comes across as clean crisp and stylish in an understated restrained manner. This wine should drink well for 12-15+ years.