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LOT 28

Lot 28

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1986 (12, OWC) WS 94 WA 98

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1986 (12, OWC) WS 94 WA 98
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CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1986 (OWC)

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé

Tasted at the château, the 1986 Lafite-Rothschild continues to offer an exquisite bouquet at 30 years of age. This is beautifully defined, still full of energy, with copious blackberry, clove, leather and graphite aromas that seem to gain momentum in the glass. The palate is extremely well balanced with a crystalline quality, filigree tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, a quintessential Lafite-Rothschild with a sense of energy and focus undiminished by time. This finish displays immense purity and refinement, one of the most mineral-driven Lafites that I have encountered, whilst the aftertaste seems to linger for over one minute. It must rank as one of the finest wines from the estate. Robert Parker rated this wine 100 points in December 1997. Tasted July 2016. Drink 2016-2046 WS 94 WA 98

12 bts.    per lot $15,000 - $20,000

Realised: $20,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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