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The vineyards of Chateau Lafite Rothschild are found at the northern tip of the Pauillac appellation. The current owners, the Rothschilds of the famous banking dynasty, bought the property in 1866, but this is a different branch of the family from that which purchased Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.
With a base largely of gravel the vineyard is unsurprisingly dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (71%) with the balance comprising Merlot (25%) Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (1%). Grapes are hand-harvested and vinified. The Grand Vin volume varies greatly according to the vintage, but is frequently less than half the total crop, and is usually no more than 20,000 cases. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, after which the wine is run off into barrels, 100% new for Lafite itself.
Throughout the 20th century Lafite was dogged by periods of inconsistency, often producing sublime wines but also failing to live up to its billing in other years. However since 1994, under the control of Charles Chevallier , Lafite has achieved an admirable level of consistency with some remarkable wines often vying for the title of “Wine of the Vintage”.
In style, Lafite wines are often described as having a perfumed elegance and finesse, to contrast with the more masculine power and structure of Latour or the more exotic and intense flavours of Mouton. In great years the wine has the ability to age for at least 50 years and often longer.
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe,
*** 94 Points Robert Parker ***
*** 94 Points Wine Journal ***
Reviews: "A brilliant offering and a candidate for wine of the vintage, this is classic Lafite that reminded me somewhat of the 1976, although the vintage conditions were completely different. This is a medium-weight, quintessentially elegant style of Lafite with notes of lead pencil shavings/graphite along with black currants, plums, and crushed rocks/mineral. Wonderfully pure, dense, with a deep ruby/purple color and loads of fruit, definition, and a long finish, this is a brilliant, elegant Lafite Rothschild that builds incrementally in the mouth and has more power and density than it initially seems. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe,
94 Points - Robert Parker
Reviews:
"Finally, the 1983 Lafite is beginning to shed its tannin. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/garnet color with only a slight lightening at the edge. The intoxicatingly perfumed nose of lead pencil, pain grille, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs is provocative. In the mouth, this wine displays considerable body for a Lafite, plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid-palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy, this outstanding example of Lafite seems largely forgotten given the number of high quality vintages during the golden decade of the eighties. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe,
93 points - Wine Journal
"There are scents of decayed red-berried fruits with cedar and a touch of hot bricks and together they make a compelling bouquet. Certainly this has impressive definition and clarity. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy entry, well-judged acidity and very natural in style. Elegant and feminine with supple, red-berried fruits, cranberry and a touch of bitter chocolate towards the finish. This has matured very well and is a beautiful, classic Lafite. Drink now-2018. Tasted September 2008." Neil Martin, Wine Journal
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Price: £499.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1st Growth Classification
** 92 Points Robert Parker **
Reviews "...The aromatics indicate the wine is fully mature, but the tough tannin level clearly underscores the dark side of the 1975 vintage. This wine will undoubtedly last for another 30+ years, but I am not sure the fruit will hold. It is a perplexing wine that may still turn out to be an exceptional Lafite." Parker, Wine Advocate.
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Price: £725.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Premiere Grand Cru Classe Chateau Lafite from the 1972 vintage this is a wine any collector or enthusiast would appreciate in their cellar.
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe, Level vts, label intact, slightly stained
Château Lafite Rothschild 1971 proves that Lafite Rothchild's wines always live up to its reputation, and it is the most consistent of first growths.
According to Jamie Goode (of wineanorak.com): "...the 1971s have consistently been undervalued. Thirty years' on, only the best of the vintage will still be at anything like their peak. But it's worth remembering that back in '71 Bordeaux wines were still made for long ageing. Yields have become considerably higher in recent years, and it's arguable that even the best properties no longer make such long-lived wines."
Reviews..
"Has an aroma like an aged Burgundy, with cherry and spice; flavor is mature, soft, very elegant. …
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Price: £595.00
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe, level top shoulder, label bin soiled, slight creasing to capsule
90 Points (Wine Journal)
"Although this has a more mature colour than the Margaux ’62, the nose is in a completely difference league with much better vigour and delineation: faded red-berried fruit, wild strawberry, cedar, a touch of leather and earth. The palate is very well balanced, slightly medicinal on the entry but showing much better fruit concentration than the Margaux, perfectly judged acidity and fine but firm tannins holding everything together. It has tautness on the linear finish that is so classic Lafite and in retrospect, this is the best bottle of Lafite ’62 to have passed my palate. …
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Price: £795.00
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Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (VTS - label damp affected)
** 90 Points - Neil Martin Wine Journal **
Reviews "Although this has a more mature colour than the Margaux ’62, the nose is in a completely difference league with much better vigour and delineation: faded red-berried fruit, wild strawberry, cedar, a touch of leather and earth. The palate is very well balanced, slightly medicinal on the entry but showing much better fruit concentration than the Margaux, perfectly judged acidity and fine but firm tannins holding everything together. It has tautness on the linear finish that is so classic Lafite " Neil Martin, Wine Journal 2010
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Price: £925.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (HALF BOTTLE),
Half Bottle 375 ml
Premiere Grand Cru Classe Chateau Lafite from the 1958 vintage this is a wine any collector or enthusiast would appreciate in their cellar.
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Price: £385.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
New stock awaiting description
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
