CHATEAU LAFITE 1959 |

Château Lafite 1959 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 4vts, 1970s style capsules 1 of which cut to reveal modern cork, separate Seagram's slip label, believed late release for the US market, 1 bin-soiled capsuleThis 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 994 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot