Château Lafite 1989 (12 BT)

Château Lafite 1989

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

Excellent levels and appearance, tissue wrapped

Cabernet Sauvignon 67%, Merlot 33%, a very different grape variety composition compared with the higher Cabernet Sauvignon content of recent years. In 2023 and from magnum, a gloriously scented, beguiling bouquet of great breed. Fabulous cassis, woodsmoke and cedar wood, plus the intensity of Lafite layers. This is a brilliantly balanced expression of a hot, early vintage - and all at 12.5%. The seductive fruit is underpinned by the structure of its great terroir, gliding silkily over the palate with such authority and finesse. Undeniably Lafite and undeniably breathtaking. And then, from bottle, so very lush, ripe and opulent. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

12 bts (owc)

Provenance:

Blockbuster Lafite from the great 1989 and 1990 vintages, in full cases in their original wood, in both bottle and magnum format. The property of a highly-regarded wine professional, these cases were acquired straight from the Château, were never opened prior to inspection for this sale and have always been stored at Octavian since arrival.  Ornellaia in mouth-watering double magnum and Graham's Vintage Port, both available duty paid complete the collection.

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

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