Lafite Eric de Rothschild

1815 Guillaume Lawton Chteau Lafite Mdoc 1855 Premier Grand Cru Class

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Premier Cru Class, Pauillac

87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

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(James Suckling’s rating: 98 points)
2022

Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare earth into heaven. Lafite is harmony, a harmony between man and nature, because without our magnificent winegrowers, nothing would be accomplished.
Baron Eric de RothschildIn 1815, Guillaume Lawton said of Chteau Lafite, I consider it to be the the most elegant and delicate, with the finest substance of the three (Premier Crus). The location of its vines is one of the finest in the Mdoc. In 1855 the Chteau was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the famous classification that was prepared for the Universal Exhibition of that year.- See more at: http://www.lafite.com/en/chateau-lafite-rothschild/the-wines/chateau-lafite-rothschild/#sthash.eorNmxjs.dpuf

Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare earth into heaven. Lafite is harmony, a harmony between man and nature, because without our magnificent winegrowers, nothing would be accomplished. Baron Eric de Rothschild

In 1815, noted Bordeaux wine broker Guillaume Lawton praised Chteau Lafite as the most elegant and delicate, with the finest substance of the three First Growths. The location of its vines is one of the finest in the Mdoc. In 1855, Lafite was ranked as Premier Grand Cru Class at the Paris Universal Exhibition, securing its legendary status.

The name Lafite comes from the Gascon word la hite, meaning small hill. Owned by the Rothschild family since the 19th century, Lafite is celebrated for elegance, harmony, and timeless soul, consistently producing some of the worlds most collectible wines.

Appellation:
Premier Cru Class, Pauillac, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Vinification:
Alcoholic fermentation is conducted at controlled temperature, with regular pumping over. The maceration period is around 20 days in total.After malolactic fermentation wines are transferred into French oak barrels. Lafite has its own cooperage in Pauillac. Once blended, the wine is aged for a further 20 months in barrels, primarily of new oak.

Tasting notes:
(James Suckling’s rating: 98 points)
The aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth. Try in 2022. Fascinating.