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Classic Bordeaux from a Knowledgeable Connoisseur and Longtime Friend of Sotheby's

Château Lafite 1949 (2 BT)

Auction Closed

May 22, 04:23 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 2,800 USD

Lot Details

Description

Château Lafite 1949

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 1hs, 1 h/ms, 1 label torn and partially missing, otherwise labels heavily bin-soiled; capsules are nicked and bin-soiled; 1 bottle shows signs of old seepage

Glorious bouquet - the enchantment and distinctive quality of Lafite in this wondrous year is still stunning at 55 years old. It never seems big but has enormous concentration and flavour. This, for me, has always been one of the great Lafites. My most recent bottle had a lovely, heart-of-Claret, candied nose. Dreamy, ethereal, lacy Lafite. To die for. Raspberry finish. Serena Sutcliffe, MW


2 bts (sc)


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