3 bottles per lot
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Château Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2008
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40 of the production, this blend of 83 Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 Merlot and 4 Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, crème de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5 versus 13.5. The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum. Wine Advocate 194, May 2011
3 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40 of the production, this blend of 83 Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 Merlot and 4 Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, crème de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5 versus 13.5. The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum. Wine Advocate 194, May 2011
3 bottles per lot
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