1 dozen bottles per lot
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A fabulous range of the top 1995s and 1996s - two good vintages that are great at the best properties. In the context of the 2000 Bordeaux futures prices - these wines are some of the best buys on the market.
1995 Bordeaux
The flowering of the vines went well, followed by June, July and August being hot and very sunny. This brought Merlot grapes, which dominate the plantings on the Right Bank (St Emilion, Pomerol & Fronsac) to magnificent, natural ripeness. Rain fell in Bordeaux between 6th & 19th September. Many Right Bank chateaux were able to harvest their grapes in good conditions, and made classic, richly textured, long-flavoured wines. In the Haut-Médoc, it was necessary to wait for the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen. Some anxious owners picked in the rain, giving rather dilute wines, lacking fruit and with harsh tannins. Those who waited were rewarded by favourable weather from 20 September into October, resulting in deeply coloured, opulent wines with complex aromas and good fruitiness. The tannins of many wines are now softening most appealingly. AH.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1995
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
All in original wooden cases
Parcel: lots 72 - 81
"This dark purple-colored 1995 displays the quintessentially elegant Lafite style in both the aromatics and flavors. Subtle lead pencil, blackcurrant, and cedary notes emerge from the wine's bouquet with coaxing. In the mouth, it is beautifully knit, medium-bodied, suave, and elegant, with no intention of being flamboyant and/or over-sized. This is a textbook, classic Lafite-Rothschild that should reward 10-20 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity 2008-2035." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 109, 2/28/9
1 dozen bottles per lot
1995 Bordeaux
The flowering of the vines went well, followed by June, July and August being hot and very sunny. This brought Merlot grapes, which dominate the plantings on the Right Bank (St Emilion, Pomerol & Fronsac) to magnificent, natural ripeness. Rain fell in Bordeaux between 6th & 19th September. Many Right Bank chateaux were able to harvest their grapes in good conditions, and made classic, richly textured, long-flavoured wines. In the Haut-Médoc, it was necessary to wait for the Cabernet Sauvignon to ripen. Some anxious owners picked in the rain, giving rather dilute wines, lacking fruit and with harsh tannins. Those who waited were rewarded by favourable weather from 20 September into October, resulting in deeply coloured, opulent wines with complex aromas and good fruitiness. The tannins of many wines are now softening most appealingly. AH.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1995
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
All in original wooden cases
Parcel: lots 72 - 81
"This dark purple-colored 1995 displays the quintessentially elegant Lafite style in both the aromatics and flavors. Subtle lead pencil, blackcurrant, and cedary notes emerge from the wine's bouquet with coaxing. In the mouth, it is beautifully knit, medium-bodied, suave, and elegant, with no intention of being flamboyant and/or over-sized. This is a textbook, classic Lafite-Rothschild that should reward 10-20 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity 2008-2035." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue 109, 2/28/9
1 dozen bottles per lot