Lot 100
CHÂTEAU PALMER 1999 (1) WA 95
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2009 (3) WA 100
Lot 100 Details
CHÂTEAU PALMER 1999 (1)
Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
u. vts. soiled label. scraped capsule.
The 1999 is the greatest Palmer made since 1961, 1966, 1970, 1983, and 1989. It is one of the superstars of the vintage. The wine is a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. It boasts a staggering bouquet of violets and other spring flowers intermixed with licorice, black currants, and subtle wood. Only 50% of the production made it into the grand vin. This is a multidimensional, compelling effort with both power and elegance, it offers sweet tannin along with flavors that caress the palate, and a 45-second finish. This is terrific stuff! Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025. WA 95
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2009 (3)
Pessac-Léognan. Cru Classé
1 x stained label.
The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 Smith-Haut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and incense. It should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bravo! December 2011 WA 100