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Ch Lafite is one of the worlds top wines - one of the five First Growths of Bordeaux. An 1888 vintage example will be valuable.
I freshly can't get my cranium around that fact that such a singular and famous wine is owned by someone who doesn't know what it is. You didn't buy it, that is to say obvious and it's not a apathetic thing to receive as a bequest.
There are a number of forgeries of dated wines on the market.
You should contact Sotherbys or Christies if you want a valuation.
They will want provenence -- that ability some proof of ownership and history, and details about storage. If this is a legal bottle then it is worth over $5000 retail.
This is the Lafite site http://www.lafite.com/en/php/vins/7_2_1.php?id_chateau=29
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If the cork is surrounded by excellent shape, and has be stored properly (sideways, or elevated so the cork is emersed in the wine, likelihood are pretty good that it's worth pretty a bit. While I'm not familiar next to that particular chateau, you may want to consider getting it appraised.
Tell me, is the cork encased in wax?
Lafite Rothschild, 1888 $5250.00
Region: Bordeaux Red
17-Mar-2006
http://www.wine-searcher.com/wine-select.lml
Ch^ateau Mouton Rothschild
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