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  • Country ranking ?

    1 577
  • Producer ranking ?

    88
  • Decanting time

    45min
  • When to drink

    now
  • Food Pairing

    Ricotta and Veal Stuffed Tomatoes

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The Story

El Grand Vin de Château Lafite Rothschild no necesita presentación. Ya en 1815, Abraham Lawton lo había elevado a la cima de su clasificación: “Lo he calificado como aquel de mayor elegancia, delicadeza y fina esencia de los tres [premiers crus]” una calificación posteriormente confirmada en 1855. Para caracterizarlo más allá de las cosechas, presentamos las palabras de un aficionado inspirado: “…suceda lo que suceda, ¡todos los vinos de Châte...

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Tasting note

color

Medio, Rojo ladrillo and Sano

ending

Medio and Neutral

nose

Modesto and Abierta

recommend

No

taste

Bajo en acidez, Alto contenido alcoholico, Taninos altos, Amargo and Taninos Secos

Verdict

Medio and Poco interesante

Written Notes

The 1976 Lafite-Rothschild has for many years been the surprise of an otherwise tricky vintage. This bottle replicated the one I opened back in November 2006. Mature in colour with a wide brick time, the bouquet is open-knit with Montecristos, graphite and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied and well balanced, perhaps having lost some of its vigour in recent years, and yet with ample detail on the classically styled finish. Apart from large formats, there is no benefit from keeping bottles longer. Tasted at lunch in Hong Kong.

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Information

Origin

Pauillac, Bordeaux

Vintage Quality

Below Average

Value For Money

Poor

Investment potential

No Potential

Fake factory

None

Glass time

30min
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