Overview
Château Lafite Rothschild 2016: identity, condition and appraisal details
On Château Lafite Rothschild 2016, establish the closure before moving to the wooden case. The sequence is complete only when the producer or estate name shown as Château Lafite Rothschild, the vintage marking, the bottle base and the front label can all be traced to this bottle.
Marks to compare on the wine
- Producer / estate: Château Lafite Rothschild
- Product: Château Lafite Rothschild 2016
- Category: wine
- Vintage or date marking: 2016
- Key details: the producer, appellation, vintage, bottle size and bottle-base markings
For the first review of Château Lafite Rothschild 2016, show the producer, appellation, vintage, bottle size and bottle-base markings in context and keep any matching document beside the item to which it belongs.
Photo sequence for this wine
For Château Lafite Rothschild 2016, pair a complete view with the front and back labels, fill level, closure, bottle base, vintage marking, original wooden case and accessories; this keeps each close-up traceable to the correct item and packaging.
Use close-ups of the fill level, closure, labels, signs of seepage and condition of the original wooden case for Château Lafite Rothschild 2016; nothing should be polished, retouched or rearranged to improve the photographs.
Condition and accessories for the wine
While the bottle is awaiting review, keep the bottle in its current stable position, away from heat and direct light, and avoid sudden temperature changes or unnecessary movement; do not disturb the capsule, cork or closure; do not clean the label or separate the bottle from its original case; preserve the before-handover state in the photographs.
Before moving the bottle, keep each bottle, wooden case, divider, tissue, receipt and provenance document together; match every bottle to its case position before handover; photograph any unmatched component beside the full item.

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For an initial appraisal of the bottle, send clear photos on WhatsApp to 9453 0784, or call 9453 0784; also state the quantity, location and packaging included with the bottle.
Once the first photo set for the bottle is complete, leave it in the same condition and arrangement until the next appraisal or handover step is confirmed.