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...
Château Lafite 1919 carries the gentle voice of a vintage marked more by charm than power. The bouquet opens with soft notes of dried roses, cedar shavings, old cigar box, and a touch of sandalwood, intertwined with whispers of red currant and faint graphite. On the palate, it is graceful, medium-bodied, and understated — offering delicate flavors of faded cherries, dried herbs, and a hint of black tea. The tannins are feather-light, the structure mellow, and while the wine lacks the grandeur of great Lafite years, it exudes a quiet elegance. The finish is modest yet harmonious, leaving a lingering impression of refinement rather than force.
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