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Lafite-Rothschild 1812

Château Lafite-Rothschild, Bordeaux, France

Château Lafite-Rothschild
Bordeaux France
  • 95
    Points
  • The 1 221 best
    of 3 290 954
    wines globally
  • 3 Pros of
    3 recommend
    this wine
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  • Country ranking ?

    1 063

  • Producer ranking ?

    44

  • Decanting time

    15min

  • When to drink

    now

  • Food Pairing

    Enjoy without food

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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...

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Tasting note

color

Mature and Brownish

ending

Long, Round and Flavorful

flavors

Blackcurrant, Vanilla, Smoky, Leather, Earthy and Tobacco

nose

Mature, Opulent, Generous and Refined

recommend

Yes

taste

Low in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Medium tannin, Perfectly balanced, Well-structured, Complex, Mature, Full-bodied, Harmonious, Silky, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Good everyday wine and Well made

Written Notes

Although it sometimes takes more than 50 years for a wine to become enjoyable, the wait was in this case worthwhile – those sceptical opinions that this strongly tannic wine and vintage received in the middle of the 19th century can now be understood. But how marvellous and brilliant this Lafite must have been 50 years later, at the beginning of the 20th century, since it still is one of the best Lafite we have encountered – even at the age of almost 200 years! A château-bottled bottle of 375 ml in good condition. The colour of the wine and the level were both excellent. Decanted for 15 minutes. Held well in glass for approximately 45 minutes. This Lafite must have been almost black when it was born, since the colour was still deep dark red. The nose was most intoxicating – spicy, pure and strongly seductive. Intensive, but the velvety tannins and quite high alcohol content were still present, though now well in balance with the abundant, jam-like fruitiness. An extremely pleasant, majestic and multi-dimensional wine that had a long, soft aftertaste one could still feel lingering in the mouth the next morning.
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  • 96p

Medium-intense, little hazy marron colour. Open and complex nose with cedary, somky and bacony aromas enhanced with minty and cherry tones. Surprisingly intense, medium-bodied palate with mouthwatering acidity, delicate texture and sweet cherry fruitiness. No tannins. Balanced, long, and round finish. Although lacking finesse, this is still a proof that immortal wines exists! – JL 96p (4/2006)

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  • 96p
Estate bottled. Fill level high shoulder. Recorked in England in 1937. Slightly cloudy, developed cherry colour with an orange edge. Intensive, nuanceful nose is charming – cigarbox, mint, smoke, bacon and cherry. Vividly acid, surprisingly intensive and fleshy, medium full mouthfeel. Soft tannins and sweet ripe fruit create a deliciously flirtatious taste experience, reflecting balance and quality in the form of a long aftertaste. Although the wine lacks elegance, its fullness and vividness are surprising.
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  • 93p
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Origin

Pauillac, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Excellent

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Investment potential

Excellent

Fake factory

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