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„Lafite hat eine Seele. Eine schöne, großzügige, freundliche Seele. Lafite verwandelt bloße Erde in einen Traum. Lafite ist Harmonie, die Harmonie zwischen Mensch und Natur. Ohne die Winzer auf Lafite gäbe es auch keinen Wein. Aber ohne den himmlischen Odem dieses einzigartigen Fleckens Erde könnten sie niemals etwas derart Herausragendes erschaffen.“

Baron Eric de Rothschild

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The 1908 Lafite-Rothschild, poured blind by Olivier Bernard at Domaine de Chevalier, was re-corked in 2004. Clear in color with a wide tawny rim, it has a beguiling bouquet with breathtaking definition. It is extremely pure with vestiges of red berry fruit, shucked oyster shells and desiccated orange peel. If truth be told, the palate does not quite match up to the aromatics. It is balanced with fine tannin, the acidity nigh on perfect and imparting impressive tension. It is not a deep Lafite-Rothschild but it has a Burgundy-like allure with hints of blood orange and balsamic on the slightly attenuated finish. Whilst not a renowned vintage, it is certainly one of the best Lafite-Rothschilds that I have encountered from this era.

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Tasted in April 2018 during dinner at Domaine de Chevalier. Recorked at the chateau in 2001. A real blast from the past with incredibly parfumed nose of truffles and cassis, incredibly classy on the palate with riveting elegance and remarkable complexity as well. Amazing 110 years old wine from a barely heralded vintage. 

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Pauillac, Bordeaux
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