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AN IMPRESSIVE COLLECTION OF ATTRACTIVE BORDEAUX, VINTAGES 1947 TO 2002
Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Lots 76 to 138
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1947
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Damaged label. Avery's slip label. Level top-shoulder
Tasting Note: Combining richness and charm. Tasted on nearly 20 occasions, first in 1958. Then, and in 1959, I noted it as faultless: really lovely, full flavoured, perfectly balanced.Later, charm and power noted though prickly acidity became more noticeable. Still delicious. Mellowing yet acidity trying to catch up. Most recently, two half-bottles from Berry Bros' cellars; looking relaxed, with attractive, slightly smoky bouquet; now lean but very agreeable. Last tasted April 2005. At best **** M.B.
1 bottle per lot
Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Lots 76 to 138
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1947
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Damaged label. Avery's slip label. Level top-shoulder
Tasting Note: Combining richness and charm. Tasted on nearly 20 occasions, first in 1958. Then, and in 1959, I noted it as faultless: really lovely, full flavoured, perfectly balanced.Later, charm and power noted though prickly acidity became more noticeable. Still delicious. Mellowing yet acidity trying to catch up. Most recently, two half-bottles from Berry Bros' cellars; looking relaxed, with attractive, slightly smoky bouquet; now lean but very agreeable. Last tasted April 2005. At best **** M.B.
1 bottle per lot
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