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  • Country ranking ?

    1 201
  • Producer ranking ?

    62
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • 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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Average Bottle Price

2023 2020
16 490€ +10.6% 14 908€

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Tasting note

color

Mature, Brownish and Evolved

ending

Medium, Gentle and Round

flavors

Blackcurrant, Plum, Cigar-box, Tobacco, Mineral and Herbs

nose

Mature, Ripe, Pure and Opulent

recommend

Yes

taste

Low in Acidity, Low alcohol content, Balanced, Good texture, Mature, Medium-bodied, Elegant, Perfumed, Refined, Dry and Silky tannins

Verdict

Transparent and Sophisticated

Written Notes

The 1868 Lafite-Rothschild marks the de Rothschild family's first vintage after acquiring the estate, so it was a privilege to drink one of the a handful of extant bottles from their bin to celebrate the 150th anniversary. This originates from pre-phylloxera vines on their own rootstock. The growing season was marred by a rainy August, but then intense heat meant that picking began on 7 September. Firstly, the colour is clean, no turbidity and slightly deeper than I anticipate. The bouquet is utterly entrancing with scents of cigar box, pot-pourri and a worn-in pair of brogues. Even after 30 minutes I notice not a trace of oxidation or deterioration. The palate is beautifully balanced with exquisite tannins, something floral – pressed flowers lying in the drawer of an antique mahogany bureau. Age notwithstanding, the 1868 is an intoxicating and beguiling Lafite-Rothschild and whilst not close to the otherworldly 1870, it is just a beautiful old Claret. Tasted at the Lafite-Rothschild 150th anniversary dinner at the estate.

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Origin

Pauillac, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Excellent

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Investment potential

Very Good

Fake factory

Serious

Glass time

20min
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