CHATEAU LAFITE 1981 |

Château Lafite 1981 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 1t/hs, 5 levels bn or into the neck, slightly bin-soiled labels, 4 of which torn and wrinkled, slightly scuffed capsules, 2 of which slightly corroded, otherwise excellent color and clarityIn 2009, it had a fragrant mintiness and some nice fruit, but it needs drinking now. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 916 mags (sc)Estimates are per lot