1 double-magnum per lot
Details
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Lot 218 level: very top shoulder; château embossed lead capsule, very lightly damp stained label
Lot 219 level: top shoulder; very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 220 level: upper shoulder; corroded capsule at top, slight signs of old seepage, very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 221 level: upper shoulder; lightly corroded capsule at top, lightly nicked capsule, signs of old seepage, lightly bin soiled and damp stained label
Lot 222 level: upper shoulder; very lightly nicked label, very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 223 level: top shoulder; very lightly corroded capsule, lightly torn capsule at top, lightly bin soiled label
Lot 224 level: upper shoulder; lightly bin soiled label
Lot 225 level: upper shoulder; lightly corroded and torn capsule at top, lightly bin soiled label
Lot 226 level: bottom neck; château embossed lead capsule, lightly torn capsule at top, lightly corroded capsule, lightly bin soiled label Lot 227 level: bottom neck; very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 228 level: upper shoulder; château embossed lead capsule, lightly bin soiled label
"One of the best-ever Lafites, quite different from the more delicately fragrant '53s, and keeping well. It has the extraordinary ability to exude not only an immediate cedary perfume but, very much a Lafite specialty, the way it opens up further avenues of fragrance and subtle by-paths, lingering in the mouth. Each time you pick up your glass you notice another facet of scent and taste. It also happens to be a good drink, still a perfect beverage. Last tasted Dec 2000 *****." Michael Broadbent MW, Vintage Wine
1 double-magnum per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Lot 218 level: very top shoulder; château embossed lead capsule, very lightly damp stained label
Lot 219 level: top shoulder; very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 220 level: upper shoulder; corroded capsule at top, slight signs of old seepage, very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 221 level: upper shoulder; lightly corroded capsule at top, lightly nicked capsule, signs of old seepage, lightly bin soiled and damp stained label
Lot 222 level: upper shoulder; very lightly nicked label, very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 223 level: top shoulder; very lightly corroded capsule, lightly torn capsule at top, lightly bin soiled label
Lot 224 level: upper shoulder; lightly bin soiled label
Lot 225 level: upper shoulder; lightly corroded and torn capsule at top, lightly bin soiled label
Lot 226 level: bottom neck; château embossed lead capsule, lightly torn capsule at top, lightly corroded capsule, lightly bin soiled label Lot 227 level: bottom neck; very lightly bin soiled label
Lot 228 level: upper shoulder; château embossed lead capsule, lightly bin soiled label
"One of the best-ever Lafites, quite different from the more delicately fragrant '53s, and keeping well. It has the extraordinary ability to exude not only an immediate cedary perfume but, very much a Lafite specialty, the way it opens up further avenues of fragrance and subtle by-paths, lingering in the mouth. Each time you pick up your glass you notice another facet of scent and taste. It also happens to be a good drink, still a perfect beverage. Last tasted Dec 2000 *****." Michael Broadbent MW, Vintage Wine
1 double-magnum per lot
Provenance
The Magnificent Cellar of the Late William A.M. Burden, ZachysChristie's sale #8560, December 7, 1996, lot 304
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