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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1959
Pauillac
1ts, 1vhs, 1hs, 1tl, 3wasl, 3cc, excellent color
Bottle (3)

The Calvinson collection. Our meticulous collector (born in '59) has assembled an incredible cellar of world-class wines. Everything was purchased on release, or from the most discerning retailers around the world, and stored in a purpose built temperature and humidity controlled cellar and in professional storage. Bid with confidence.

"The 1959 is unquestionably the greatest Lafite-Rothschild that has approached full maturity. It remains to be seen whether vintages such as 1982, 1986, and 1990 will reach a similar height. The super-aromatic bouquet of flowers, black truffles, cedar, lead pencil, and red fruits is followed by one of the most powerful and concentrated Lafites I have tasted. Medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured, rich, and pure, it is a testament to what this great estate can achieve when it hits the mark." (99 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #95, Oct. 1994)

"The 1959 Lafite-Rothschild is poured from magnum and steals the show in auspicious company, maybe the finest example from this era apart from the 1953. Deep in color with very little ageing, it has a spellbinding nose with intense black fruit, freshly picked wild mint and cedar that rockets from the glass. The palate is crystalline, delivering the elegance that this First Growth can manifest like no other. Powerful for Lafite-Rothschild, it develops a slight viscosity in texture with such purity on the finish that it leaves you breathless. Flirting with perfection, this is surely one of the best examples that I will have encounter." (99 pts. Neal Martin, Vinous, Nov. 2020)


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Auction Dates
September, 2020
11th Friday
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Sold on Sep 11, 2020 for: $6,765.00
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