9 bottles per lot
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A SUPERB COLLECTION OF MATURE CLARET RECENTLY REMOVED FROM A PROFESSIONAL CELLAR. AMONG THE MANY HIGHLIGHTS ARE LAFITE-ROTHSCHILD 1961, LATOUR 1970, CHEVAL-BLANC 1966 IN MAGNUM AND A RARE MAGNUM OF PETRUS 1982
All the wines are offered in original wooden cases unless mentioned otherwise
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1961
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Offered in a carton. Good appearance. Levels: two just below top, two upper, two mid-upper, two mid, one mid-low shoulder
Tasting note: The first tasting I conducted for La Rserve was a horizontal of '61s in March 1999, and my most recent detailed note was made there. The level was excellent, into the neck. An attractive, rich, convincing colour with perfect gradation from the bowl of the glass to its rim. It was poured and tasted at 8pm, ripeness and bottle age noted. Exactly 30 minutes later it had gained complexity and a rich, spicy 'biscuity' bouquet. It had the sweetness of fully ripe grapes and alcohol, a mouthfilling flavour , very good tannins and acidity. Complete. It is a food wine, and needed food. May 1999 ***** M.B.
9 bottles per lot
All the wines are offered in original wooden cases unless mentioned otherwise
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1961
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Offered in a carton. Good appearance. Levels: two just below top, two upper, two mid-upper, two mid, one mid-low shoulder
Tasting note: The first tasting I conducted for La Rserve was a horizontal of '61s in March 1999, and my most recent detailed note was made there. The level was excellent, into the neck. An attractive, rich, convincing colour with perfect gradation from the bowl of the glass to its rim. It was poured and tasted at 8pm, ripeness and bottle age noted. Exactly 30 minutes later it had gained complexity and a rich, spicy 'biscuity' bouquet. It had the sweetness of fully ripe grapes and alcohol, a mouthfilling flavour , very good tannins and acidity. Complete. It is a food wine, and needed food. May 1999 ***** M.B.
9 bottles per lot