This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of 1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $850 - $1300 with a reserve of $650. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11575.
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A Toronto-based collector who has been purchasing high-end wine for a decade. He sources his bottles from retail shops throughout the United States, Alberta, and the UK, as well as directly from wineries and the LCBO. The bottles have been stored in his home cellar and in a professional storage facility in the US
1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac has following scores - Vinous 96 , The Wine Advocate 96, Falstaff Magazine 96, Wine Spectator 95, Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 95, Decanter 95. 1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac has the score of 96 from Robert Parker and the tasting note -A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the 1998 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet with a hint of brick and gorgeous notions of sandalwood, crème de cassis, smoked meats, black pepper and garrigue with touches of chargrill, dried herbs and mincemeat pie. Medium-bodied, soft and plush on the palate, it has tons of mouth-filling savory and plum preserves flavors and a very long, savory finish. Delicious now, it should keep for 15-20 more years.