Château Lafite 1996 (9 BT)

Château Lafite 1996 

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

Excellent levels and appearance; Excellents niveaux et apparence

3 bts - Excellent levels, good appearance; Excellents niveaux, belle apparence

At a 2009 dinner in Hong Kong, a glorious spicy nose, like the smell of Christmas pudding cooking! Huge black cherries and liquorice taste. Perfect composition, bursting with fruit and health. Big impact wine. In 2012, as deeply concentrated as ever, just flexing its muscles. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

9 bts (2 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