63 - Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1955, 2 magnum

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1955, 2 magnum Bottle conditions : 1vhs, 1hs, 1nl, excellent color and condition (in bond) All condition and packaging abbreviations (e.g., owc, ts, lbsl, etc.) are given in their original English form. Refer to our catalog for an explanation of these abbreviations. Wine notes: "A delightful, well-nigh perfect Lafite vintage. Misleadingly advanced in the early 1960s but, as so frequently, developing fragrance and nuances of flavour In some ways it epitomizes all the virtues, that nouveau tasters and writers despise: delicacy, charm, subtlety, length and the sort of weight or lack of it that makes this sort of wine such a perfect drink or food wine , to use a more vulgar term. A beautiful lady, slow to reveal her charms, needing patience and understanding."(***** MB) Provenance: From Europe with Love: Our continental gentleman, a collector of extraordinary taste and legendary generosity, returns with 100+ selections of ancient and modern wonders. The headline is 1959 Latour, supported by Cheval Blanc from 1953, 1955, and 1961, full cases of 1975 and 1982 La Mission Haut-Brion, and Margaux reaching back to 1924. Red Burgundy showcases 1971 Rousseau Chambertin and twelve bottles of 1999 Grivot Richebourg in OCB, while White Burgundy introduces the rare 2016 L’Exceptionnelle Vendange des Sept Domaines Montrachet and Coche-Dury Meursault Perrières from 2013 and 2015. A jeroboam of 1964 Pommery and two bottles of 1875 Barbeito Malvasia Madeira bring a proper final toast. All wines ideally stored in Europe. Refer to original catalog header sections for additional information on provenance when available.