07.12.2010 - Vinexpo news selection
Prices of Lafite’s 2008 vintage leapt as much as 20% in 24 hours after the château announced its bottle will be etched with the Chinese symbol for number eight, also known as the symbol of infinity.
Importantly, the figure eight is a powerful symbol in China that is believed to bring good luck. The decision to place this symbol on bottles of the 2008 vintage is doubtless a savvy move by Château Lafite, which remains China’s preferred brand. The 2008 is also a vintage which benefits from a perfect Parker score of 98-100. (The Drinks Business / November 2010)