12 bottles per lot
Details
CASES OF FIRST GROWTHS FROM THE 1996 VINTAGE
BOUGHT EN PRIMEUR AND STORED UNDER IDEAL PROFESSIONAL CONDITIONS IN OCTAVIAN SINCE
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
In original wooden cases
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Tasting note: Several notes. Its key early characteristics: depth of colour, component parts in balance, good length. Classic Lafite. Most recently: still very deep and intense, with opaque core but showing signs of maturity at its rim; very good nose, cedary, subdued - will need air and coaxing; surprisingly sweet, good fruit, almost chewable, good firm fruit and long dry finish. As previously noted, a wine that so often needs time and patience, particularly in a vintage like '96. Last tasted March 2006 (****) 2016-2030. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
BOUGHT EN PRIMEUR AND STORED UNDER IDEAL PROFESSIONAL CONDITIONS IN OCTAVIAN SINCE
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
In original wooden cases
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1996
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Tasting note: Several notes. Its key early characteristics: depth of colour, component parts in balance, good length. Classic Lafite. Most recently: still very deep and intense, with opaque core but showing signs of maturity at its rim; very good nose, cedary, subdued - will need air and coaxing; surprisingly sweet, good fruit, almost chewable, good firm fruit and long dry finish. As previously noted, a wine that so often needs time and patience, particularly in a vintage like '96. Last tasted March 2006 (****) 2016-2030. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Special Notice
ParcelWineOffered in bond, but available duty paid. To remove the lot from bond excise duty at current rates and clearance VAT on the hammer price will be added.
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