1 dozen bottles per lot
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Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 2005
5IPauillac, 1er cru classé
Lot 150 in original wooden case; lot 151 in two six bottle original wooden cases
"While the 2005 is another brilliantly classic Lafite Rothschild, for my taste, it comes in slightly behind their extraordinarily opulent 2003 as well as the dramatically powerful 2000. A blend of 89 Cabernet Sauvignon and 11 Merlot, the 2005 boasts a dark ruby/purple color in addition to that exceptional Lafite perfume of graphite, spring flowers, crushed rocks, and sweet black cherry and black currant fruit that exudes class and nobility. The wine is medium-bodied with extremely high levels of tannin in addition to sensational purity, length, and overall harmony. However, it is exceptionally backward, and even more tannic than either the 1995 or 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176 (Apr 2008)
1 dozen bottles per lot
5IPauillac, 1er cru classé
Lot 150 in original wooden case; lot 151 in two six bottle original wooden cases
"While the 2005 is another brilliantly classic Lafite Rothschild, for my taste, it comes in slightly behind their extraordinarily opulent 2003 as well as the dramatically powerful 2000. A blend of 89 Cabernet Sauvignon and 11 Merlot, the 2005 boasts a dark ruby/purple color in addition to that exceptional Lafite perfume of graphite, spring flowers, crushed rocks, and sweet black cherry and black currant fruit that exudes class and nobility. The wine is medium-bodied with extremely high levels of tannin in addition to sensational purity, length, and overall harmony. However, it is exceptionally backward, and even more tannic than either the 1995 or 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #176 (Apr 2008)
1 dozen bottles per lot