Sold for:
$3,038
$3,038
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1953 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe u. high shoulder, light label staining, evidence possible seepage "On two occasions I rated the 1953 100 and on another occasion, nearly perfect. According to some old-timers, the wine has been fully mature for almost 30 years. It possesses that extraordinary Lafite fragrance of minerals, lead pencil, cedar, and spice. It is velvety-textured, wonderfully round, and sweet, but so well-delineated and balanced. It is best purchased today in magnum and larger formats unless you can be assured the wine came from a cold cellar and has not been traded frequently." R. Parker, 99 pts. 10/94 1 magnum
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-04
