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AN EVENING OF EXCEPTIONAL WINESCLARET from a Private Cellar19 EUChâteau Lafite Rothschild vintage 1959Pauillac, 1er Cru ClasséAll bottles into low neck level. Original capsules cut toreveal branded original cork. Two very slightly damagedcapsules, one slightly ripped label on top, six worn downlabels, original château labels.99/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #95, October 1994Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France12 bottles in original condition in original woodencaseTasting Note: “The 1959 is unquestionably the greatestLafite-Rothschild that has approached full maturity. Itremains to be seen whether vintages such as 1982, 1986,and 1990 will reach a similar height. The super-aromaticbouquet of flowers, black truffles, cedar, lead pencil, andred fruits is followed by one of the most powerful andconcentrated Lafites I have tasted. Medium to full-bodied,velvety-textured, rich, and pure, it is a testament to whatthis great estate can achieve when it hits the mark. Thisyouthful wine will last for another 30 or more years.”HK$480,000-550,000WWW.SPINK.COM