Penfolds Grange 1994 (3)
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classé

(1 lightly scuffed, 1 bin-soiled and 1 nicked label)
1 dozen bottles
Sold for US$ 11,900 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine...The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple color, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. The wine of the vintage? (WA 100pts.)

Category: Wine and Whisky / Wine


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