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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2008 . Pauillac. 2-banded owc. Magnum (6). ... (Total: 6 Mags. )
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2008Pauillac
2-banded owc
Magnum (6)
"A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%)." (98pts Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #194, May 2011)
"A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%)." (98 pts. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #194, May 2011)
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Auction Info
2012 December 7-8 Fine & Rare Wine Signature Auction - Beverly Hills #5115 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2012
7th
Friday
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