Château Lafite 2009 (12 BT)

Château Lafite 2009

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

Excellent levels and appearance, tissue wrapped, case banded until inspection

82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot. This has such a concentrated, classy nose, huge, but with great natural balance. There is real cassis there. Great, irony wine, the result of the small, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon berries. Combines being soft and yet so dense and thick. The tannins are hidden under the richness and polish. Fabulous blackberry fruit. Will last a century and it will always be sensually sweet. Endless and eternal. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 99+

12 bts (owc)

Provenance:

From classic Bordeaux to iconic Burgundy, sought-after Rhône, treasures from Spain and Italy along with shining stars from California and Australia, this sale showcases the crème de la crème with a vast array of iconic producers and remarkable vintages from the past eight decades. It's a vintage journey where brilliant vineyards from the old words meet gems from New Word Wines with some magnificent bottles, magnums and other large formats generously dispersed. All the wines have been professionally stored since their purchase through reputable British merchants or Sotheby's.

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

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