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    Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998 . Pauillac. Bottle (12). ... (Total: 12 Btls. )

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    Red Bordeaux, Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998 . Pauillac. Bottle (12). ...(Total: 12 Btls. )
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    Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998
    Pauillac
    Bottle (12)
    "A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite's total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite's character. The tannin is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+ seconds). Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035." (98pts Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #134, April 2001)

    "A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite's total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite's character. The tannin is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+ seconds)." (98 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #134, Apr. 2001)

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    Auction Dates
    June, 2011
    16th Thursday
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