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1864 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
92 Points Robert Parker
“Except for the 1966 and 1870 vintages of Lafite-Rothschild, these wines were poured on virgin territory on my palate. The other great classics from the last century were remarkable wines, all with original corks, and in extraordinary condition.
Their age was authenticated by Michael Broadbent, who is the only person in the world to have the good fortune to have tasted these wines o...
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The Story
The Château Lafite estate run by the Rothschilds is, with its 100 hectares of cultivated land, the largest of the main Pauillac vineyards.
It is located in the highest part of the area and the view from its château, with its conical towers that appear on the label, takes in the banks of the River Gironde, which flows nearby. The wines are a blend of four different varieties of grape – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petite Verdot and Cabernet F...
Wine Information
Château Lafite 1864 is a legendary, towering masterpiece of wine history. It is widely celebrated by historians and connoisseurs as one of the single greatest pre-phylloxera Bordeaux vintages ever produced. The 1864 growing season in the Médoc was favored by majestic, blistering summer heat. This resulted in an exceptionally ripe and small harvest that yielded what many call the most harmoniously balanced and perfect red claret of the 19th cen...
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Average Bottle Price
| Year | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 900€ | +24.4% |
| 2023 | 17 601€ | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 16 590€ | - |
| 2026 | 2023 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 900€ +24.4% | 17 601€ +6.1% | 16 590€ - |
