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Auction: SFW02 - An Evening of Exceptional Wines
Lot: 19

Château Lafite Rothschild vintage 1959
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
All bottles into low neck level. Original capsules cut to
reveal branded original cork. Two very slightly damaged
capsules, one slightly ripped label on top, six worn down
labels, original château labels.
99/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #
95, October 1994
Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France
12 bottles in original condition in original wooden
case
Tasting Note: “The 1959 is unquestionably the greatest
Lafite-Rothschild that has approached full maturity. It
remains to be seen whether vintages such as 1982, 1986,
and 1990 will reach a similar height. The super-aromatic
bouquet of flowers, black truffles, cedar, lead pencil, and
red fruits is followed by one of the most powerful and
concentrated Lafites I have tasted. Medium to full-bodied,
velvety-textured, rich, and pure, it is a testament to what
this great estate can achieve when it hits the mark. This
youthful wine will last for another 30 or more years.”

Estimate
HK$480,000 to HK$550,000