A complex and elegant wine with concentrated fig and plum flavors, fine tannins, and layered notes of tobacco, leather, spice, and minerals.
Producer
Château Lafite Rothschild
Region
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Country
France
Varietal Composition
82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, .5% Petit Verdot
Specifications
2009
Vintage
2055
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Grapes are harvested from 45 year old vines (avg). Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, after which the wine is run off into barrels, 100% new
Occasional wine note
What a magnificent specimen we have here. The concentration of fig and plum, fine tannins, and tobacco, leather, spice, and mineral undertones are so harmoniously pulled together in layers of complexity, power, and elegance. Brilliant!
What experts say about this wine
100
/
100
James Suckling
This is what the Medoc is all about. The freshness and delicacy of this wine in combination with its serious concentration and firm core are totally stunning. Time has already worked its magic and this is already delicious, but has decades in front of it.
99
/
100
Wilfred Wong
One of the greatest red wines I have tasted in its youth. Rich and long, plenty and fine; this is a really long wine with lots of grip and a powerful style that I don't often see in Lafite. Yet there is plenty of elegance here. A really complete wine with lots of future and rewards to come. (98-100) (Best Served 2029-2040)
pairing recommendation
Red Meat
Black Pepper
Peppers
Mushroom
Hard Cheese
Cured Meats
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