Château Lafite "Vertical" (2 BT)

Château Lafite

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

1955 (1 bt) u. ms, label damaged and slightly soiled, capsule slightly corroded on top, cork firm

1961 (1 bt) u. ms, label damp soiled and damaged, capsule slightly damaged, cork firm

2 bts (cn)

Provenance:

A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF MATURE 1ST AND 2ND GROWTH BORDEAUX, LEGENDARY VINTAGES OF YQUEM, AS WELL AS OUTSTANDING BLUE-CHIP BURGUNDY AND THE RHONE'S MOST FAMOUS NAMES. FROM THE CELLAR OF A HIGHLY ESTEEMED PRIVATE COLLECTOR, AND DELIVERED TO US DUTY PAID FROM PROFESSIONAL, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE IN LONDON.

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid only

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