- 1456
CHATEAU LAFITE 2003
Estimate
7,500 - 11,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
Château Lafite 2003
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
Lot 1456: u. 3bn, case banded prior to inspection, original tissues, Lot 1457: u. 3bn, case banded prior to inspection, original tissues, slightly pen- marked case, Lot 1458: u. 3bn, case banded prior to inspection, original tissues, slightly pen- marked case
The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades. This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of... 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. WA 100 - 08/14
Estimates are per lot
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
Lot 1456: u. 3bn, case banded prior to inspection, original tissues, Lot 1457: u. 3bn, case banded prior to inspection, original tissues, slightly pen- marked case, Lot 1458: u. 3bn, case banded prior to inspection, original tissues, slightly pen- marked case
The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades. This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of... 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. WA 100 - 08/14
| 1456 | : | 3 d.mags - 3 litres (owc) |
| 1457 | : | 3 d.mags - 3 litres (owc) |
| 1458 | : | 3 d.mags - 3 litres (owc) |
Estimates are per lot