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  • Country ranking ?

    983
  • Producer ranking ?

    39
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    roasted lamb

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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 Château Lafite huelen a almendras y violetas!

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From a maagnum. Dense, blackfruits, black cherries. Dark chocolate. Still youthful and firm. Quite long and lots of tannins. Drinking this too young. Does have good length. Good underlying acidity. A good and enjoyable wine but, at this stage, lacks exuberance and soul.
  • 92p

Ruby, some mint, cassis, floral notes, enormously elegant Pauillac nose. Wisteria, vanilla, fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mouthwatering texture, elegant structure, young, fresh and lively, perfect balance, very long indeed. Yes, it's by far too young, still flirting now if decanted. 95

  • 95p

The 2004 Lafite-Rothschild appears to be another late-bloomer in the sense that this 12-year-old bottle is the best I have tasted, implying an upward swing in quality. It has a wondrous bouquet, very sensual and pure with blackberry, graphite and cedar - all the hallmarks of Pauillac, delivered with great panache. It is more opulent than I recall. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, pitch-perfect acidity and a beautiful structure. There is a regal sense to this Lafite, understated compared to the other First Growths and yet the persistence on the finish deserves a round of applause, especially in the context of the vintage. This is superb and could possibly turn out to be the pick of the Firsts. Tasted September 2016.

  • 95p
Lafite Rothschild 2004 (barrel sample) 96+p Tasted in April 2005. This was a real thrill. Sublime everywhere with velvety texture, silky tannins, exquisite depth and structure, great length. Racy and sophisticated. For sure it can last for 20-25 years.
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Pauillac, Bordeaux
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