CHATEAU LAFITE 1981 |

Château Lafite 1981 Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasséLevels bn or into the neck, slightly bin-soiled labels, 3 of which torn, 1 of which partially missing, capsule cut to reveal vintage branded cork, 5 torn capsulesIn 2009, it had a fragrant mintiness and some nice fruit, but it needs drinking now. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 9112 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot