1 magnum per lot
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A SELECTION OF FIRST GROWTHS FROM THE GREAT 1959 VINTAGE
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Lot 62 with slightly corroded capsule. Badly bin-soiled and damaged labels. Levels: Lot 61 into neck, lot 62 upper-shoulder
Tasting note: One of the best ever Lafites, quite different from the more delicately fragrant '53's, and keeping well. Two recent notes, first in Nov 2003: richly coloured; rich, ripe bouquet and flavour (superior to a scented but slightly astringent '61). Most recently, a magnum: very deep, with dark cherry core; nose at first holding back, unreleased fragrance, touch of iron; sweet, glorious mouthfilling flavour, great length, spicy, with teeth-gripping tannins. For Lafite, mammoth. And superb. Last tasted Nov 2005 ***** And more to come. M.B.
1 magnum per lot
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Lot 62 with slightly corroded capsule. Badly bin-soiled and damaged labels. Levels: Lot 61 into neck, lot 62 upper-shoulder
Tasting note: One of the best ever Lafites, quite different from the more delicately fragrant '53's, and keeping well. Two recent notes, first in Nov 2003: richly coloured; rich, ripe bouquet and flavour (superior to a scented but slightly astringent '61). Most recently, a magnum: very deep, with dark cherry core; nose at first holding back, unreleased fragrance, touch of iron; sweet, glorious mouthfilling flavour, great length, spicy, with teeth-gripping tannins. For Lafite, mammoth. And superb. Last tasted Nov 2005 ***** And more to come. M.B.
1 magnum per lot
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