Lot 260 , 1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France (12) (In bond)

1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France (12) (In bond) JANE ANSON 100/100
Tasted first at the château in July, then again at a Berry Bros supper in late November, and both time it effortlessly showcased why Lafite is one of the most sought-after estates in the world. Takes its time to open, even at 25 years old, but a bit of patience and you are rewarded with rosebud, tuffle, ash, pencil lead and crushed mint, all gently playing around the cassis, bilberry and blackberry fruits. There is huge concentration here, but everything is in balance, and you rejoice in the tertiary notes that give gentleness and juice to the overall feel. Charles Chevallier estate director at the time, Jacques Boissenot consultant. Harvest began September 24, 58hl/h yield. The first Lafite to be put in an anti-fraud engraved bottle.
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Drink 2021 - 2038
Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com (Nov 2021)
£7,000-8,000

Condition:
From the private cellar of an iconic trade collector and stored in immaculate conditions since its release.