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May 1515, 2018
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LOT 276

Lot 276

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1999 (1) 98 WA
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1999 (1) 95 WA

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1999 (1) 98 WA
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1999 (1) 95 WA
Lot 276 Details
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1999 (1)

Pessac-Léognan. 1er Cru Classé

1990: In terms of the brilliant complexity and nobility of the aromatics, scorched earth, black currants, plums, charcoal, cedar, and spices, the 1990 offers an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled. It is always fascinating to taste this wine next to the 1989, which is a monumental effort, but much more backward and denser, without the aromatic complexity of the 1990. The 1990 put on weight after bottling, and is currently rich, full-bodied, opulent, even flamboyant by Haut Brion’s standards. It is an incredible expression of a noble terroir in a top vintage. While it has been fully mature for a number of years, it does not reveal any bricking at the edge, and I suspect it will stay at this level for another 10-15 years ... but why wait? It is irresistible now. June 2009 WA 98

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1999 (1)

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé

An opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite, cedar, creme de cassis, toast, and vanilla. It is medium-bodied, with extravagant layers of richness yet little weight, and a finish that is all sweetness, ripeness, and harmony. This extraordinary Lafite increasingly appears to be a modern day clone of the majestic 1953. A mere one-third of the crop made it into the grand vin! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. WA 95

2 bts.    per lot $1,200 - $1,400

Realised: $1,944
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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