Château Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "One of the vintage's most prodigious wines, the 2003 may be a modern day clone of the 1959 Lafite Rothschild. Unusually opulent and viscous, with a dense purple color and an amazingly complex nose of scorched earth, Asian soy, balsamic vinegar, black currants, plums, and even some figs, Lafite tips the scales at 12.75 alcohol (less than they expected). The final blend is 86 Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 Merlot, # Cabernet Franc, and 2 Petit Verdot. A wine of great intensity, tremendous viscosity and density with low acidity (the pH is pushing 4), and a magnificent finish, but all with great precision, purity and freshness, this is a tour de force is winemaking and something that simply has to be tasted to be believed. I have never had another Lafite Rothschild anything like it, and those who would argue that the 1982 or 1959 are cut from the same mold may have some supportive evidence. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050+." (Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) Château Latour--Vintage 2003 (12) "Unusual because of its extraordinary opulence, voluptuous texture, and almost over-the-top thickness and richness, the 2003 Latour is somewhat reminiscent of the 1982. This amazingly profound wine (only 10,500 cases made of a blend of 81 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) has an inky/purple color and a wonderfully sweet, almost exotic nose of black fruits intermixed with some scorched earth, fig, plum, and blackberry liqueuer. It is a massive, multi-layered wine, with enormous quantities of glycerin and richness, low acidity, elevated alcohol (13, and a hugh, unctuous texture. It is unusual to find Latour so friendly and accessible with such huge levels of fruit and extract. This is truly a compelling Latour, if somewhat atypical. I remember how the 1982 tasted early on, and this wine is built somewhat along those lines, but potentially even richer. The finish just goes on and on, and although I didn't clock it, the aftertaste lingers well past a minute. This wine will be surprisingly accessible young, but age effortlessly for three to four decades." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (April 2005) Château Mouton Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "This massive Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 76 Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. A formidable black/purple to the rim, the wine offers up a tight but promising nose of scorched earth, crhme de cassis, licorice, and charcoal notes followed by meaty, powerful, unctuous flavors that are huge, dense, tannic, and backward. Last year I thought it was somewhat similar to the 1982, and after 9 months of barrel-aging, I have begun thinking of a hypothetical blend of both the 1982 and 1986. Incredibly different from the Lafite-Rothschild, which is so unctuous and plush, this is muscular, backward, and just humongous in size, a true giant from Pauillac. But prospective purchasers be forewarned- patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) All in original wooden cases
Above 36 bottles per lot
LEFT BANK LEVERAGE FROM THE 2003 VITAGE Château Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "One of the vintage's most prodigious wines, the 2003 may be a modern day clone of the 1959 Lafite Rothschild. Unusually opulent and viscous, with a dense purple color and an amazingly complex nose of scorched earth, Asian soy, balsamic vinegar, black currants, plums, and even some figs, Lafite tips the scales at 12.75 alcohol (less than they expected). The final blend is 86 Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 Merlot, # Cabernet Franc, and 2 Petit Verdot. A wine of great intensity, tremendous viscosity and density with low acidity (the pH is pushing 4), and a magnificent finish, but all with great precision, purity and freshness, this is a tour de force is winemaking and something that simply has to be tasted to be believed. I have never had another Lafite Rothschild anything like it, and those who would argue that the 1982 or 1959 are cut from the same mold may have some supportive evidence. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050+." (Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) Château Latour--Vintage 2003 (12) "Unusual because of its extraordinary opulence, voluptuous texture, and almost over-the-top thickness and richness, the 2003 Latour is somewhat reminiscent of the 1982. This amazingly profound wine (only 10,500 cases made of a blend of 81 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) has an inky/purple color and a wonderfully sweet, almost exotic nose of black fruits intermixed with some scorched earth, fig, plum, and blackberry liqueuer. It is a massive, multi-layered wine, with enormous quantities of glycerin and richness, low acidity, elevated alcohol (13, and a hugh, unctuous texture. It is unusual to find Latour so friendly and accessible with such huge levels of fruit and extract. This is truly a compelling Latour, if somewhat atypical. I remember how the 1982 tasted early on, and this wine is built somewhat along those lines, but potentially even richer. The finish just goes on and on, and although I didn't clock it, the aftertaste lingers well past a minute. This wine will be surprisingly accessible young, but age effortlessly for three to four decades." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (April 2005) Château Mouton Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "This massive Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 76 Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. A formidable black/purple to the rim, the wine offers up a tight but promising nose of scorched earth, crhme de cassis, licorice, and charcoal notes followed by meaty, powerful, unctuous flavors that are huge, dense, tannic, and backward. Last year I thought it was somewhat similar to the 1982, and after 9 months of barrel-aging, I have begun thinking of a hypothetical blend of both the 1982 and 1986. Incredibly different from the Lafite-Rothschild, which is so unctuous and plush, this is muscular, backward, and just humongous in size, a true giant from Pauillac. But prospective purchasers be forewarned- patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) All in original wooden cases Above 36 bottles per lot
Château Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "One of the vintage's most prodigious wines, the 2003 may be a modern day clone of the 1959 Lafite Rothschild. Unusually opulent and viscous, with a dense purple color and an amazingly complex nose of scorched earth, Asian soy, balsamic vinegar, black currants, plums, and even some figs, Lafite tips the scales at 12.75 alcohol (less than they expected). The final blend is 86 Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 Merlot, # Cabernet Franc, and 2 Petit Verdot. A wine of great intensity, tremendous viscosity and density with low acidity (the pH is pushing 4), and a magnificent finish, but all with great precision, purity and freshness, this is a tour de force is winemaking and something that simply has to be tasted to be believed. I have never had another Lafite Rothschild anything like it, and those who would argue that the 1982 or 1959 are cut from the same mold may have some supportive evidence. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050+." (Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) Château Latour--Vintage 2003 (12) "Unusual because of its extraordinary opulence, voluptuous texture, and almost over-the-top thickness and richness, the 2003 Latour is somewhat reminiscent of the 1982. This amazingly profound wine (only 10,500 cases made of a blend of 81 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) has an inky/purple color and a wonderfully sweet, almost exotic nose of black fruits intermixed with some scorched earth, fig, plum, and blackberry liqueuer. It is a massive, multi-layered wine, with enormous quantities of glycerin and richness, low acidity, elevated alcohol (13, and a hugh, unctuous texture. It is unusual to find Latour so friendly and accessible with such huge levels of fruit and extract. This is truly a compelling Latour, if somewhat atypical. I remember how the 1982 tasted early on, and this wine is built somewhat along those lines, but potentially even richer. The finish just goes on and on, and although I didn't clock it, the aftertaste lingers well past a minute. This wine will be surprisingly accessible young, but age effortlessly for three to four decades." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (April 2005) Château Mouton Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "This massive Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 76 Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. A formidable black/purple to the rim, the wine offers up a tight but promising nose of scorched earth, crhme de cassis, licorice, and charcoal notes followed by meaty, powerful, unctuous flavors that are huge, dense, tannic, and backward. Last year I thought it was somewhat similar to the 1982, and after 9 months of barrel-aging, I have begun thinking of a hypothetical blend of both the 1982 and 1986. Incredibly different from the Lafite-Rothschild, which is so unctuous and plush, this is muscular, backward, and just humongous in size, a true giant from Pauillac. But prospective purchasers be forewarned- patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) All in original wooden cases
Above 36 bottles per lot
LEFT BANK LEVERAGE FROM THE 2003 VITAGE Château Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "One of the vintage's most prodigious wines, the 2003 may be a modern day clone of the 1959 Lafite Rothschild. Unusually opulent and viscous, with a dense purple color and an amazingly complex nose of scorched earth, Asian soy, balsamic vinegar, black currants, plums, and even some figs, Lafite tips the scales at 12.75 alcohol (less than they expected). The final blend is 86 Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 Merlot, # Cabernet Franc, and 2 Petit Verdot. A wine of great intensity, tremendous viscosity and density with low acidity (the pH is pushing 4), and a magnificent finish, but all with great precision, purity and freshness, this is a tour de force is winemaking and something that simply has to be tasted to be believed. I have never had another Lafite Rothschild anything like it, and those who would argue that the 1982 or 1959 are cut from the same mold may have some supportive evidence. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050+." (Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) Château Latour--Vintage 2003 (12) "Unusual because of its extraordinary opulence, voluptuous texture, and almost over-the-top thickness and richness, the 2003 Latour is somewhat reminiscent of the 1982. This amazingly profound wine (only 10,500 cases made of a blend of 81 Cabernet Sauvignon, 18 Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) has an inky/purple color and a wonderfully sweet, almost exotic nose of black fruits intermixed with some scorched earth, fig, plum, and blackberry liqueuer. It is a massive, multi-layered wine, with enormous quantities of glycerin and richness, low acidity, elevated alcohol (13, and a hugh, unctuous texture. It is unusual to find Latour so friendly and accessible with such huge levels of fruit and extract. This is truly a compelling Latour, if somewhat atypical. I remember how the 1982 tasted early on, and this wine is built somewhat along those lines, but potentially even richer. The finish just goes on and on, and although I didn't clock it, the aftertaste lingers well past a minute. This wine will be surprisingly accessible young, but age effortlessly for three to four decades." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (April 2005) Château Mouton Rothschild--Vintage 2003 (12) "This massive Mouton-Rothschild is a blend of 76 Cabernet Sauvignon, 14 Merlot, 8 Cabernet Franc and 2 Petit Verdot. A formidable black/purple to the rim, the wine offers up a tight but promising nose of scorched earth, crhme de cassis, licorice, and charcoal notes followed by meaty, powerful, unctuous flavors that are huge, dense, tannic, and backward. Last year I thought it was somewhat similar to the 1982, and after 9 months of barrel-aging, I have begun thinking of a hypothetical blend of both the 1982 and 1986. Incredibly different from the Lafite-Rothschild, which is so unctuous and plush, this is muscular, backward, and just humongous in size, a true giant from Pauillac. But prospective purchasers be forewarned- patience will be a virtue. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker Wine Advocate #158 (Apr 2005) All in original wooden cases Above 36 bottles per lot
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