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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1959 . Pauillac. vhs, lbsl, tl, cc, spc. Bottle (1). ... (Total: 1 Btl. )
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1959Pauillac
vhs, lbsl, tl, cc, spc
Bottle (1)
"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." (99pts Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #95, Oct 1994)
"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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2014 December 5 - 6 Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction - Beverly Hills #5188 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2014
5th
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