Château Lafite Vertical 1971-2018 (47 BT)

Château Lafite

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

1971 (1 bt) u. ts, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1973 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1974 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1975 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1976 (1 bt) u. ts, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1977 (1 bt) u. bn, all label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1978 (1 bt) u. vts, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1979 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1980 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1981 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule worn and wrinkled

1982 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule torn

1983 (1 bt) u. vts, label slightly soiled

1984 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled, capsule wrinkled

1985 (1 bt) u.bn, good label, capsule wrinkled

1986 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and slightly damp wrinkled

1987 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and slightly damp wrinkled

1988 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance

1989 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance

1990 (1 bt) u. bn, capsule nicked and worn

1991 (1 bt) u. bn, good appearance

1992 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance

1993 (1 bt) u.bn, good appearance

1994 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance

1995 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and damp spotted, capsule slightly worn

1996 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and damp spotted, capsule slightly worn

1997 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and damp spotted, capsule slightly worn

1998 (1 bt) Level into the neck, label slightly soiled and damp spotted

1999 (1 bt) Level into the neck, label slightly soiled and damp spotted

2000 (1 bt) Level into the neck, label slightly soiled and damp spotted, CRD capsule

2001 (1 bt) Good level and appearance

2002 (1 bt) u. bn, label slightly soiled and damp spotted

2003 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance, CRD capsule

2004 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance, CRD capsule

2005 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance, CRD capsule

2006 (1 bt) Level into the neck, good appearance

2007 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2008 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2009 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2010 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2011 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2012 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance

2013 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2014 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2015 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2016 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2017 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

2018 (1 bt) Excellent level and appearance, CRD capsule

47 bts (4 owc)

Provenance:

A rare collection of Bordeaux First Growth Verticals, all recently acquired either ex-Château or ex-Bordeaux Négoce, in pristine condition and with the best possible provenance. The collection also features many late released mature Bordeaux and Rhône gems, along with some brilliant Napa Cabernet. All wines purchased from a reputable UK merchant and stored professionally since release.

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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