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LOT 182

Lot 182

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1988 (2) WA 94

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1988 (2) WA 94
Lot 182 Details
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1988

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x scraped labels. 2 x scraped capsules.

This deeply-colored wine exhibits the tell-tale Lafite bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit fruits, minerals, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with brilliantly focused flavors and huge tannins, this backward, yet impressively endowed Lafite-Rothschild may well turn out to be the wine of the vintage! Anticipated maturity: 2000-2035. WA 94

2 bts.    per lot $1,800 - $2,000

Realised: $3,300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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