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The May 2021 Auction: Part 3

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Auction Ends: 5/20/2021 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #253. Lafite Rothschild 1973

Description: Consists of 1 Bottle, 0.75L
Score: 17.5 JR.
"Attractive ruby with rusty shade to the rim. Lovely ethereal nose. Quite a bit of acid but lovely balance. Long. Menthol fresh. Bone dry. Well mannered. Very Lafite. Long. Super refreshing. Opened out in the glass to be quite rich. A beautifully balanced wine, the like of which we may never see again, as everyone chases ripeness . . . . when you have great terroir, a wine like this can be sensational." Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, Jul 2010
Notes: Very top shoulder, lightly worn capsule, marked, torn, heavily damp stained, and heavily glue stained label.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $275

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