Château Lafite Rothschild is the epitome of Pauillac wine. Elegant, refined and silken-textured, with a sense of understated concentration, restrained power and astonishing persistence - both in its capacity to age, and in the staying power of its flavours on the palate. Frequently displaying a surprising early charm, it nonetheless rarely reaches its full glory in less than a decade from vintage. Expect aromas and flavours of cool, black fruit, cedar chest, powdered graphite and a myriad of subtle nuances that become manifest in the glass. To enjoy now or over many years.
Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé
Château Lafite-Rothschild
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Press Review
A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum.
Press Review
Just starting to really open up, it has the sappy, lean and savoury character of Cabernet Sauvignon from classical years where terroir speaks so strongly. I like this hugely – subtle, beautiful. A smoky edge, cold ash or gun smoke rather than cigar, flint, a menthol finish. Still just settling in, this is starting to offer up its more subtle aromatics, and the pencil lead, cedar edge against spicy cassis notes delivers the refined classified Médoc character that makes these wines so sought after year in year out.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryFrance
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RegionBordeaux
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Sub RegionPauillac
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKU35106108
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Alcohol %12.5%
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Unit Volume75cl