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CHATEAU LAFITE 1945
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4,500 - 6,500 USD
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Château Lafite 1945
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
u. 1bn, 1vts, 1 level into neck, rebouchage par le matre de chai in 1985, modern capsule and label, 1 faded, 2 1945 embossed glass bottles
Last drunk at home to bring in the New Year 2010, a truly magnificent bottle that came from my late father-in-law's cellar. 1945, 2000 and 2008 were the only years when the bottle was embossed with the vintage. The colour was like a deep, 20-year old Tawny Port. My drinking partner (and husband) David Peppercorn made the spot-on remark, 'sooner or later, Lafite takes over from the vintage' - and this was never more true. An intoxicating, exciting bouquet of heather and honey - pure nostalgia - with that ethereal Lafite quality. You could almost drink it on the nose. You do not feel you are drinking a big, tannic wine, but there is firmness and luscious body behind the scented bliss. The fabulous, persistent, sweet Lafite flavour at the end, together with the extraordinary Lafite taste of a rich compote of wild herbs. As David says, all-conquering Lafite, all through. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
3 bts (sc)
Estimates are per lot
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
u. 1bn, 1vts, 1 level into neck, rebouchage par le matre de chai in 1985, modern capsule and label, 1 faded, 2 1945 embossed glass bottles
Last drunk at home to bring in the New Year 2010, a truly magnificent bottle that came from my late father-in-law's cellar. 1945, 2000 and 2008 were the only years when the bottle was embossed with the vintage. The colour was like a deep, 20-year old Tawny Port. My drinking partner (and husband) David Peppercorn made the spot-on remark, 'sooner or later, Lafite takes over from the vintage' - and this was never more true. An intoxicating, exciting bouquet of heather and honey - pure nostalgia - with that ethereal Lafite quality. You could almost drink it on the nose. You do not feel you are drinking a big, tannic wine, but there is firmness and luscious body behind the scented bliss. The fabulous, persistent, sweet Lafite flavour at the end, together with the extraordinary Lafite taste of a rich compote of wild herbs. As David says, all-conquering Lafite, all through. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
3 bts (sc)
Estimates are per lot