CHÂTEAU LAFITE 1959

Château Lafite 1959

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. ts, label slightly damp soiled, capsule wrinkled

This has always been, and remains, one of my favourite Clarets ever. In 2016, I was lucky enough to 'see' it again (i.e. to drink copiously) from a double magnum and it was knock-out gorgeous. Nobility, richness, velvety complexity - it has it all. Beauteous and mouth-coating, it has the aura of eternal life, helped by the large format which infinitely suits a wine of such immense body and opulence. The scent permeates the taste and, I realise, vice versa. Lafite nailed this vintage to a glorious level and experiencing it marks one for life. 

Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 99

1 d.mag - 3 litres (cn)

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE

♦ Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid