3 magnums per lot
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A TOP-QUALITY SELECTION OF MATURE CLARET, INCLUDING LAFITE 1986 IN MAGNUMS AND EXCEPTIONAL RHONE, INCLUDING 1989 RAYAS AND 1990 PIGNAN
The property of a noted wine collector,the majority of which have been purchased en primeur and are in original wooden cases or cartons. All have been appropriately stored and are in excellent condition
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1986
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original tissues. Bin-soiled labels
In 6-magnum original wooden case
Tasting Note: First noted at the Union des Grands Crus tasting at Christie's in 1988. It showed well. Good depth of fruit, long, but lean and taut. Four recent notes: trying to mature; fragrant but hard; crisp, citrus-like fruit, and tannic. Refreshing. Unready (1996). Still fairly intense; low-keyed, slightly peppery, just waking up; some sweetness, but with teeth-gripping tannins (tasted blind 1998). Most recently, a magnum, still very deep, thick (extract) but with a surprisingly mature orange rim that I associate with tannins dominating the fruit (like some '75s). Very 'medicinal', iron, typically Lafite nose; more amenable than I expected, good mid-palate fruit but hard edged. Something like a '62 or '66. Noted at a combined children's birthday lunch party at home, Jan 1999 (****) I propose to leave my children Emma and Bartholomew two magnums each in my will - if Daphne hasn't drunk them! Most recently: impressively deep; very good nose, considerable depth and more to come; unexpectedly sweet and ready to drink though will keep well. Last tasted March 2006 ***(*) M.B.
3 magnums per lot
The property of a noted wine collector,the majority of which have been purchased en primeur and are in original wooden cases or cartons. All have been appropriately stored and are in excellent condition
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1986
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original tissues. Bin-soiled labels
In 6-magnum original wooden case
Tasting Note: First noted at the Union des Grands Crus tasting at Christie's in 1988. It showed well. Good depth of fruit, long, but lean and taut. Four recent notes: trying to mature; fragrant but hard; crisp, citrus-like fruit, and tannic. Refreshing. Unready (1996). Still fairly intense; low-keyed, slightly peppery, just waking up; some sweetness, but with teeth-gripping tannins (tasted blind 1998). Most recently, a magnum, still very deep, thick (extract) but with a surprisingly mature orange rim that I associate with tannins dominating the fruit (like some '75s). Very 'medicinal', iron, typically Lafite nose; more amenable than I expected, good mid-palate fruit but hard edged. Something like a '62 or '66. Noted at a combined children's birthday lunch party at home, Jan 1999 (****) I propose to leave my children Emma and Bartholomew two magnums each in my will - if Daphne hasn't drunk them! Most recently: impressively deep; very good nose, considerable depth and more to come; unexpectedly sweet and ready to drink though will keep well. Last tasted March 2006 ***(*) M.B.
3 magnums per lot
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