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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996 Pauillac 1lbsl, 1ln
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996 Pauillac 1lbsl, 1ln
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996 
Pauillac
1lbsl, 1lnl, 1ssos
Bottle (6)
"Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38% of the crop was deemed grand enough to be put into the final blend, which is atypically high in Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot). This massive wine may be the biggest, largest-scaled Lafite I have ever tasted... The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple color, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years." (100pts Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122, April 1999)
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1996 Pauillac 1lbsl, 1ln

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000
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Starting Price $3,000
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