6 magnums per 6 magnums
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A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE THE MARVELLOUS 1959 VINTAGE FROM CHATEAU LAFITE
All the following are offered in original wooden cases which were opened for the first time for inspection by Christie's specialist
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Slightly corroded capsules and lightly bin-soiled labels. Lot 453 one stained label, levels: four into neck and two base of neck. Lot 454 levels: one into neck and eleven base of neck. Lot 455 six base of neck and six very top-shoulder. Lot 456 two very top-shoulder and ten top-shoulder
Tasting note: Undoubtedly a great wine.... Has a deep lively appearance ruby centre grading off to a fine, mature rim; marvelously fragrant bouquet, touch of vanilla, cedar, citrus fruit, spice..... Fairly full-bodied, crisp, firm, yet fleshy, lovely flavour and great length.M.B. (GVWBII)
6 magnums per 6 magnums
All the following are offered in original wooden cases which were opened for the first time for inspection by Christie's specialist
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Slightly corroded capsules and lightly bin-soiled labels. Lot 453 one stained label, levels: four into neck and two base of neck. Lot 454 levels: one into neck and eleven base of neck. Lot 455 six base of neck and six very top-shoulder. Lot 456 two very top-shoulder and ten top-shoulder
Tasting note: Undoubtedly a great wine.... Has a deep lively appearance ruby centre grading off to a fine, mature rim; marvelously fragrant bouquet, touch of vanilla, cedar, citrus fruit, spice..... Fairly full-bodied, crisp, firm, yet fleshy, lovely flavour and great length.M.B. (GVWBII)
6 magnums per 6 magnums