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Buyer's guide · 2026

How to buy Château Lafite Rothschild, at auction

26 recent Château Lafite Rothschild, lots tracked across six major auction houses. Median hammer: £0. This page shows where it sells, when it's cheapest, and what you actually pay after buyer's premium.

Where Château Lafite Rothschild, sells

Auction-house breakdown for Château Lafite Rothschild, — last 24 months. Pick the house with the most lots for the best chance of finding what you want; consider buyer's premium when comparing hammer prices.

Auction houseLotsMedian hammerBuyer's premium
Bonhams26—27.5%

Recent Château Lafite Rothschild, hammer prices

Last 12 outcomes across all houses — real evidence of what bottles cleared for. Click through for full price history.

LotHouseHammerSold
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2010 (3x 3L)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2010 (3x 3L)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2010 (3x 3L)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2009 (12x 750ml)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2009 (12x 750ml)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2009 (12x 750ml)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2008 (6x Magnum)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2008 (12x 750ml)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2006 (3x 750ml)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2005 (1x Magnum)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2005 (1x Magnum)Bonhams—3 Jun 26
Château Lafite Rothschild, 2016 (3x Magnum)Bonhams—30 May 26

Buyer's checklist for Château Lafite Rothschild,

  1. Verify provenance. For bottles over £500, ask for receipts, original photos, and ideally a seller who is named on the auction house's verified accounts list.
  2. Check fill level. Low shoulder fill on a 25+ year old bottle is normal; mid-shoulder isn't. Loss of liquid is permanent.
  3. Inspect closures. Wax-dipped seals can hide damage. Loose corks risk evaporation. Reputable houses photograph closely — ask for higher-res images if not provided.
  4. Compare hammer to wsky1 median. If a lot is >15% above our 12-month median, you're either bidding on something special (book, presentation case, signed) or overpaying.
  5. Add buyer's premium + VAT. Your total is hammer × (1 + premium %) + any VAT. For a £1,000 hammer at Bonhams (27.5%) with UK VAT on the premium, your real cost is closer to £1,330.
  6. Shipping & insurance. International shipping of spirits is restricted; many houses use specialist couriers. Get a quote before you bid, not after.

More on Château Lafite Rothschild,

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