Château Lafite 1991 (6 BT)

Château Lafite 1991

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

Excellent levels and apperance

Only great growths, well-placed near the Gironde, were able to survive the severe April frost this year. At Lafite, very good wine from first generation grapes was made and you can be sure you have a rarity too! Full colour. Good vinosity and fruit on the nose and depth of fruit on the palate - supple, with surprising length. In 2009, from Imperial, it had a classic cedarwood nose of great intensity and projection. Chocolate and spices, with total youth in this format. Not top-ripe, but so well-defined. A mouthful. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

6 bts (owc)

Provenance:

A great collection, mostly of Bordeaux, with all the First Growths and Pétrus, together with a tempting array at all price points, finishing with ready to drink burgundy from Leflaive, Jadot and others. From the high quality underground climate controlled cellar of a stunning continental estate. A few cases were found to be affected by woodworm. As a precaution, all wooden cases have been heat treated

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE 

Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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