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Château Lafite Rothschild 2016
Pauillac · Premier Grand Cru Classé
94
12 merchants stock it
6 vintages tracked · reviews follow the vintage
- Critics93 of 100
- Real drinkers95 of 100
- Market price£585 per 750ml
- Drinking window2025 to 2048
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