6 magnums per lot
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Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1999
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
A word on the vintage: Winter was peaceful, as during nearly the entire decade, followed by a mild spring and early flowering. From July until mid-August, humid days with partly sunny skies made us concerned about rot and botrytis, which can come on quickly and ravage vineyards. Fortunately, the weather was scorching hot from 15 August until the end of the harvest. These harvests were conducted with record speed in rainy weather.
The bet was a risk: harvest just after maturity. This vintage comprises four of the vineyard's grapes, which is rare, but identical to the 1996 (Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are rarely used jointly in the fine wine). This vintage has a woody and spicy bouquet, with a structured palate. It is balanced and elegant, with a long finish on echoes of berries and currants.
6 magnums per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
A word on the vintage: Winter was peaceful, as during nearly the entire decade, followed by a mild spring and early flowering. From July until mid-August, humid days with partly sunny skies made us concerned about rot and botrytis, which can come on quickly and ravage vineyards. Fortunately, the weather was scorching hot from 15 August until the end of the harvest. These harvests were conducted with record speed in rainy weather.
The bet was a risk: harvest just after maturity. This vintage comprises four of the vineyard's grapes, which is rare, but identical to the 1996 (Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are rarely used jointly in the fine wine). This vintage has a woody and spicy bouquet, with a structured palate. It is balanced and elegant, with a long finish on echoes of berries and currants.
6 magnums per lot