Château Lafite 1991 (11 BT)

Château Lafite 1991 

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 1bn, rest excellent levels, good appearance; Belle apparence

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. In 2021 and from magnum, this sings Lafite and is silkily full of classy black fruit and that signature texture of sheer breed. Wonderfully satisfying. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

11 bts (cn)

From Bordeaux to Tuscany, via Burgundy and Champagne, a sublime cellar to excite the most discerning tastes with an extraordinary focus on mature stocks. With perfect provenance, the property of a noteworthy European family, this collection allows access to some of the best vintages of the 80s and 90s with a clear focus on Domaines Barons de Rothschild with parcels of the famed Châteaux Lafite, Duhart Milon and the wonderful Château Rieussec, Premier Cru Classé Sauternes. The cellar also brings to light cases of the most prestigious Italian estates at perfect maturity with a great offering of Sassicaia, Solaia and Tignanello.

LYING AT HILLEBRAND BEAUNE, Offered Duty Paid