Lot 31
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1983 (1) WA 93
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1990 (1) WS 96 WA 96
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1991 (1)
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1994 (1)
Lot 31 Details
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1983 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
stained label
Finally, the 1983 Lafite is beginning to shed its tannin. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/garnet color with only a slight lightening at the edge. The intoxicatingly perfumed nose of lead pencil, pain grille, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs is provocative. In the mouth, this wine displays considerable body for a Lafite, plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid-palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy, this outstanding example of Lafite seems largely forgotten given the number of high quality vintages during the golden decade of the eighties. Anticipated maturity: Now-2030 WA 93
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1990 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
scuffed label
While it still possesses some firmness, and performs like a late adolescent in terms of its evolution, it boasts gorgeous aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fleshy, full-bodied wine that should hit its peak in 5-8 years, and last for 25-30 more. June 2009 Drink: 2014-2044 WS 96 WA 96
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1991 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
stained label
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1994 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
scuffed label