This lot is comprised of 3 bottle(s) of 1983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $2000 - $2700 with a reserve of $1400. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11807.
Condition
Please note the following conditions in this lot - Base of Neck on the bottle of 1983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac, Base of Neck on the bottle of 1983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac.
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This consignor’s fascination with wine began with a deep appreciation for the history, craft, and regional diversity of the world's great producers. Over time, that curiosity turned into collecting exceptional bottles built to age. Built over several years, his collection was assembled gradually with an emphasis on provenance, careful selection, and long-term cellaring rather than immediate consumption. The majority of the cellar was acquired through Iron Gate Auctions, supplemented by select purchases from provincial boards—including the LCBO, BCL, and AGLC—and acquisitions made while traveling. Once acquired, the wines were kept in dedicated, temperature-controlled storage—safely protected from light and vibration—where they remained untouched until consignment to ensure optimal condition.
1983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac from this lot has the following scores - James Suckling 96 points, Vinous 94 points, The Wine Advocate 94 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 94 points. This is the tasting note for 1983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac from Robert Parker - Finally, the 1983 Lafite is beginning to shed its tannin. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/garnet color with only a slight lightening at the edge. The intoxicatingly perfumed nose of lead pencil, pain grille, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs is provocative. In the mouth, this wine displays considerable body for a Lafite, plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid-palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy, this outstanding example of Lafite seems largely forgotten given the number of high quality vintages during the golden decade of the eighties. Anticipated maturity