Château Lafite Vertical 1983-2018 (36 BT)

Château Lafite

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

1983 (1 bt) Good level, label slightly scuffed

1984 (1 bt) u. bn, label very slightly scuffed at bottom edge

1985 (1 bt) u. vts, good appearance

1986 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

1987 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

1988 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance

1989 (1 bt) Good level, label slightly damp affected

1990 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance

1991 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

1992 (1 bt) Level just into the neck, label slightly damp affected

1993 (1 bt) Level just into the neck, good appearance

1994 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

1995 (1 bt) Level just into the neck, good appearance

1996 (1 bt) Level just into the neck, good appearance

1997 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

1998 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

1999 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

2000 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

2001 (1 bt) Good level and appearance, CRD capsule

2002 (1 bt) Good level and appearance, CRD capsule

2003 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

2004 (1 bt) Level just into the neck, good appearance

2005 (1 bt) Good level and appearance, CRD capsule

2006 (1 bt) Good level and appearance, CRD capsule

2007 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2008 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2009 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2010 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2011 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2012 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2013 (1 bt) Level just into the neck, good appearance, CRD capsule

2014 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2015 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2016 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2017 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2018 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

36 bts (3 owc)

Provenance:

A rare collection of Bordeaux First Growth Verticals, all recently acquired either ex-Château or ex-Bordeaux Négoce, in pristine condition and with the best possible provenance. The collection also features many late released mature Bordeaux and Rhône gems, along with some brilliant Napa Cabernet. All wines purchased from a reputable UK merchant and stored professionally since release.

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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