Fine Wine

November 25December 03, 2019
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LOT 464

Lot 464

CARRUADES DE LAFITE 2010 (2) WA 94
CHÂTEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2000 (1)
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (1) WS 94 WA 98

CARRUADES DE LAFITE 2010 (2) WA 94
CHÂTEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2000 (1)
CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (1) WS 94 WA 98
Lot 464 Details
CARRUADES DE LAFITE 2010 (2)

Pauillac.

Another brilliant second wine, the 2010 Carruades de Lafite (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42.5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and the rest Petit Verdot) is elegant and amazing for a second wine from Lafite. “Carruades de Lafite” is now engraved in the bottle to prevent unscrupulous sommeliers and merchants from trying to pass it off as Lafite Rothschild. The wine displays much of the same lead pencil, charcoal and black currant notes of its bigger sister, although it is forward, precocious and far less structured than the grand vin. Nevertheless, this wine, which can be drunk now, will cellar beautifully for at least 20-25 more years. February 2013 WA 94

CHÂTEAU LATOUR LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2000 (1)

Pauillac.

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (1)

Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
scraped label

Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 2005 Château Palmer is a legend in the making. Apparently the vines received 57% less rain than average, yet the 2005 shrugs off any water deficiency and has nurtured a wondrously pixelated bouquet, whereby mineralité shines through the black cherry and blueberry fruit. Search deeper and you discover veins of graphite that impart a Pauillac-like allure. The palate is medium-bodied and intense, but it is not overwhelming, a Margaux that is galvanized with a firm backbone thereby ensuring this will age over the long term. The symmetry here is enthralling - a 2005 that is destined for greatness. The only question is whether it will surpass the 2009 or 2010 Palmer? It will be fun finding out. Tasted May 2015. Drink: 2022-2050 WS 94 WA 98

4 bts.    per lot $1,400 - $1,600

Realised: $1,740
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

CONDITION DETAILS

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