Château Lafite 1959 (1 MAG)
Auction Closed
September 7, 08:18 PM GMT
Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
Château Lafite 1959
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
u. h/ms, damp-stained and nicked label, corroded capsule, slight signs of old seepage, short capsule reveals vintage branded cork, Etablissements Nicolas label, believed to be late release
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 mag (cn)
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