Above 3 magnums per lot
Details
CHATEAU LAFITE IN MAGNUM
Delivered directly from the Château after each vintage and stored by the owner in perfect cellar conditions.
Now lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Château Lafite-Rothschild
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
--Vintage 1988
Slightly stained label. Level into neckmagnum (1)
--Vintage 1989
Slightly bin-soiled, slightly damaged label. Level into neck magnum (1)
--Vintage 1990
Bin-soiled and damaged label, tissue stained. Level into neck magnum (1)
Tasting note: From a trio of very good vintages: 1988; still very deep, intense, opaque core but on the verge of maturity; high Cabernet Sauvignon noticeable though overall subdued; on the palate, sweet, almost chewable, with a good, long, dry finish. Last tasted March 2006 ***(**) 2008-2020 M.B. 1989; warm, rich colour with a tinge of orange at the rim; very rich, gloriously fragrant bouquet yet with impenetrable depth and concentration; an extraordinary 'attack', very rich entry, nice weight, good fruit, plenty of tannin and acidity. Last tasted May 2002 ***(**) 2010-2030.M.B. 1990 see lot 277 for tasting note
Above 3 magnums per lot
Delivered directly from the Château after each vintage and stored by the owner in perfect cellar conditions.
Now lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Château Lafite-Rothschild
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
--Vintage 1988
Slightly stained label. Level into neckmagnum (1)
--Vintage 1989
Slightly bin-soiled, slightly damaged label. Level into neck magnum (1)
--Vintage 1990
Bin-soiled and damaged label, tissue stained. Level into neck magnum (1)
Tasting note: From a trio of very good vintages: 1988; still very deep, intense, opaque core but on the verge of maturity; high Cabernet Sauvignon noticeable though overall subdued; on the palate, sweet, almost chewable, with a good, long, dry finish. Last tasted March 2006 ***(**) 2008-2020 M.B. 1989; warm, rich colour with a tinge of orange at the rim; very rich, gloriously fragrant bouquet yet with impenetrable depth and concentration; an extraordinary 'attack', very rich entry, nice weight, good fruit, plenty of tannin and acidity. Last tasted May 2002 ***(**) 2010-2030.M.B. 1990 see lot 277 for tasting note
Above 3 magnums per lot
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