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Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru, 1961

Duty Paid, 1 bottle, 75cl

ID: 236993

Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru
Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru
Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru
Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru
Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru
Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru
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A bottle of 1961 Lafite (the centre one). From an impeccable cellar, its in excellent order for a 60 year old wine and is, as Neal Martin suggests, at its peak. Average price on WS - brought down by the slightly shabby ones on MWH - £850 delivered. Reserve on this is way below that.
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Thanks for looking."The 1961 Lafite-Rothschild was opened at the last minute in response to an impassioned speech I made about the joys of mature Bordeaux and how I lamented the fact that too many wine lovers drink great Claret prematurely. It is actually 15 years since I last tasted this wine. In many wines, as is so often the case with this First Growth, it is very difficult to describe. Firstly, I noted the deepness of color with little ageing on the rim. The bouquet is utterly refined, in some ways not as complex as more recent vintages, yet it has a sense of authority and purpose. Vestiges of faded dark fruit mix with scents of an antique mahogany bureau and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, degraded tannin. Surprisingly youthful, it is undoubtedly beautifully balanced with perfectly judged acidity. It does not possess the aristocracy of the 1961 Latour, not the complexity, yet there is something "princely" about this Lafite, blue blooded and yet old school. The glass was finished too quickly—an effortless class act. Tasted March 2016." Neal Martin
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Item Details

Item ID:

236993

Name:

Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Bordeaux

Classification:

1er Cru

Fill Level:

Mid Shoulder (MS)

Ended:

12th Jan 2021 11:16

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Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru, 1961

Price Realised

£560

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A bottle of 1961 Lafite (the centre one). From an impeccable cellar, its in excellent order for a 60 year old wine and is, as Neal Martin suggests, at its peak. Average price on WS - brought down by the slightly shabby ones on MWH - £850 delivered. Reserve on this is way below that.
PayPal please. Will ask 4% for fees.
Thanks for looking."The 1961 Lafite-Rothschild was opened at the last minute in response to an impassioned speech I made about the joys of mature Bordeaux and how I lamented the fact that too many wine lovers drink great Claret prematurely. It is actually 15 years since I last tasted this wine. In many wines, as is so often the case with this First Growth, it is very difficult to describe. Firstly, I noted the deepness of color with little ageing on the rim. The bouquet is utterly refined, in some ways not as complex as more recent vintages, yet it has a sense of authority and purpose. Vestiges of faded dark fruit mix with scents of an antique mahogany bureau and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, degraded tannin. Surprisingly youthful, it is undoubtedly beautifully balanced with perfectly judged acidity. It does not possess the aristocracy of the 1961 Latour, not the complexity, yet there is something "princely" about this Lafite, blue blooded and yet old school. The glass was finished too quickly—an effortless class act. Tasted March 2016." Neal Martin
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Item Details

Item ID:

236993

Name:

Lafite Rothschild, Bordeaux, Pauillac, France, AOC, 1er Cru

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Bottle Format:

Bottle

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Packaging

None

Wine Colour:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Bordeaux

Classification:

1er Cru

Fill Level:

Mid Shoulder (MS)

Ended:

12th Jan 2021 11:16

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Shipping

Insured
Buyer
Worldwide, Europe, UK
Seller does not accept returns

Price Realised

£560

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