CHATEAU LAFITE 1945 |

Château Lafite 1945 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 1ts, 1 bottle previously purchased from Zachys 'The Magnificent Private Cellar of Dr Nils Stormby' in New York on 28 September 2007, very good color and clarity, 1 bottle from different importer, labels slightly soiled and slightly scuffed on the edges, 1 with small red stamp on the bottom left corner, 4 bottles reconditioned at the chateau in 1991, 1 capsule very slightly damagedIt 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, MW5 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot