Château Lafite 1959 (7 BT)

Château Lafite 1959  

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé 

u. 1t/hs, 3hs, 1h/ms, 2ms, heavily bin-soiled and damp-stained labels, 1 slightly nicked label, writing on labels, oxidized capsules, 5 slightly nicked capsules, signs of old seepage 

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 

7 bts (cn) 

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