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19th-Century Lafite
It is not often that the 1870 Lafite comes up for sale. Known as one of the great 19th-Century wines, this particular bottle of Lafite was bought by an industry professional in a Christie's auction and stored in temperature control ever since.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1870
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Level: upper/top shoulder; nicked and scuffed label, slightly depressed cork, capsule cut to reveal Château branded cork, hand-blown bottle, Rebouché fait per le Maître Chai du Château en 1983
"One of the all time greats and, at its best, a powerhouse, massively endowed with every conceivable component. In fact, such a powerful and tannic wine that it was virtually undrinkable for half a century... At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot
It is not often that the 1870 Lafite comes up for sale. Known as one of the great 19th-Century wines, this particular bottle of Lafite was bought by an industry professional in a Christie's auction and stored in temperature control ever since.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1870
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Level: upper/top shoulder; nicked and scuffed label, slightly depressed cork, capsule cut to reveal Château branded cork, hand-blown bottle, Rebouché fait per le Maître Chai du Château en 1983
"One of the all time greats and, at its best, a powerhouse, massively endowed with every conceivable component. In fact, such a powerful and tannic wine that it was virtually undrinkable for half a century... At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine
1 bottle per lot
Provenance
Christie's Sale 1165 Lot 295