Château Lafite 1945, Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé (1 BT75)

Château Lafite 1945

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. t/hs, label soiled and very slightly torn and nicked at edges but good for age, vintage 1945 embossed glass shoulder, short embossed metal capsule slightly nicked and slightly damaged, good colour and clarity

It is worth remembering that 1945, 2000 and 2008 were the only years when the bottles were embossed with the vintage. In 2018, courtesy of a very generous friend, we saw again the inimitable scent and breed of this wine, all heathery perfume. There is a touch of volatility that sets in after a while, but the integrated, elegant, seamless side of Lafite caresses the palate, with silky sweetness and mouth-enveloping richness. Above all, it is all-conquering, signature Lafite, with myriad, smoky black fruit flavours that keep on making an appearance until the last drop. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

1 bt (cn)

Provenance:

Every bottle in this collection has undergone thorough inspection by Sotheby’s to guarantee 100% authenticity.

Sotheby’s experts have meticulously examined and documented every aspect, from the bottle's base to the type of glass, the paper label's print quality, the capsules, the corks, as well as the color and sediment. This rigorous scrutiny ensures each bottle precisely matches those produced in the specified years and aligns with our historical archives, allowing us to confidently certify their authentic provenance.

The property of a wonderful wine and gastronomy enthusiast, here, we have the whole ‘éventail’ of legendary vintages represented with Haut Brion 1928, Cheval Blanc 1929, Lafite and La Mission Haut Brion 1945, as well as the exceptional vintage pair of 1959 and 1961 from Latour to Haut Brion, La Mission Haut Brion to Petrus. Also featured is Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including a unique Richebourg 1947, the extraordinary 1969 Romanée-Conti along with two exceptional bottles of Chambertin 1959 from Domaine Armand Rousseau.

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