$14,580
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1959 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u: six top shoulder, two top-high shoulder, two high shoulder, slight label losses and nicking, one label with wrinkle to vintage mark (though still legible) three with capsule nicks, two with capsule corrosion, all with bin soil "Tasted 9 Times With Consistent Notes Except For One Corked Magnum 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. This youthful wine will last for another 30 or more years." R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/94 10 bottles (owc - lid partially missing)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-04
