Overview
Château Lafite Rothschild 1984: identity, condition and appraisal details
On Château Lafite Rothschild 1984, establish the closure before moving to the wooden case. Use the combined photograph-and-provenance evidence identifying Château Lafite Rothschild 1984 as the identity check, and keep the vintage marking, the bottle base and the back label with the same item.
Identity clues for this wine
- Product: Château Lafite Rothschild 1984
- Visible details: The photograph and provenance document identify Château Lafite Rothschild 1984
- Category: wine
- Details to confirm: fill level, label, foil and closure, wooden case, provenance documents, authenticity and actual preservation condition
For the first review of Château Lafite Rothschild 1984, 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.
Photographs that show details to confirm
Photograph the front and back labels, fill level, closure, bottle base, vintage marking, original wooden case and accessories, using the full item first and the detailed views second so details to confirm can be read in context on the bottle.
For the bottle, photograph the fill level, closure, labels, signs of seepage and condition of the original wooden case as found, with separate close-ups for scratches, staining, repairs, damage and anything missing.
Keeping condition and packaging unchanged
Before handover, 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; photograph any existing issue before moving it.
With the bottle, keep each bottle, wooden case, divider, tissue, receipt and provenance document together; match every bottle to its case position before handover; give any damaged, unmatched or missing component its own photograph.
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To submit the bottle for a first appraisal, 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.