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LOT 265

Lot 265

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982 (1) WS 94 WA 97
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1987 (1)

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982 (1) WS 94 WA 97 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1987 (1)
Lot 265 Details
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982 (1)

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. ts. scraped & marked label.

This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like. Still backward with a deep ruby/plum color revealing only a touch of lightening at the edge, the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity. With 6-8 hours decanting in a closed decanter, it will offer beautiful drinking, but it needs another 5-8 years to reach full maturity. It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. WS 94 WA 97

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1987 (1)

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. bn. scraped & wrinkled label.

2 bts.    per lot $1,500 - $1,700

Realised: $1,632
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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