Château Lafite 1959 (6 BT)

Château Lafite 1959 

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 1bn, 4vts, 1ts, scuffed and cellar soiled labels, 1 of whicch nicked and slightly torn, slightly scuffed and corroded capsules, 1 ccork slightly raised

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

6 bts (sc)