CHATEAU LAFITE 1945 |

Château Lafite 1945 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 1bn, 2vts, 6ts, 2t/hs, 7 excellent new labels, 5 older labels slightly bin soiled, 3 wrinkled, 11 have new capsules, all are worn and creased, 3 slightly raised corksIt is worth remembering that 1945, 2000 and 2008 were the only years when the bottles were embossed with the vintage. In 2018, courtesy of a very generous friend, we saw again the inimitable scent and breed of this wine, all heathery perfume. There is a touch of volatility that sets in after a while, but the integrated, elegant, seamless side of Lafite caresses the palate, with silky sweetness and mouth-enveloping richness. Above all, it is all-conquering, signature Lafite, with myriad, smoky black fruit flavours that keep on making an appearance until the last drop. Serena Sutcliffe, MW12 bts (cn)Estimates are per lot