{"title":"Rothschild Family Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilding An Empire\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rothschild family, renowned for their tenacity and astute business acumen, has left an enduring mark on various industries, from banking to art collecting. One facet of their legacy that resonates globally is their foray into winemaking. Originating in the late 18th century, Mayer Amschel Rothschild, a merchant from Frankfurt, initiated his five sons into the family business, strategically sending them to major European capitals. This marked the genesis of a family that would not only revolutionize banking but also redefine the landscape of the wine world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShaping History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1744, Mayer Amschel Rothschild began his journey as a dealer in coins and a money lender in the Frankfurt ghetto. His home resided next to a red sign, hence the iconic name \u003cstrong\u003eRothschild\u003c\/strong\u003e (rotes schild), which is the German translation of “\u003cstrong\u003ered sign\u003c\/strong\u003e”. As the 19th century dawned, Mayer dispatched his five sons, Nathan, James, Salomon, Carl and Amschel, to establish banks and further the family business in key European cities—Frankfurt, London, Paris, Vienna, and Naples—forming a distinctive international network capable of managing and transferring vast sums of money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond finance, their vast land holdings, extensive art collections, and involvement in industries such as steel and railroads reinforced their prominence. Stepping into the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century, the new Rothschild generation has emerged, embracing diverse roles in finance, philanthropy, and the arts, ushering the family's legacy into the contemporary era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConquering The Wine Industry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1853, the Rothschild family's significant influence on the world of wine began with Nathaniel Rothschild, originally sent to London, acquiring Chateau Mouton in Bordeaux. Today, the expansive portfolio falls under the umbrella of Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA, a parent company encompassing renowned wineries from Bordeaux to California, Chile, and beyond. Notably, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Clerc Milon, Chateau d’Armaillac, Opus One, Almaviva, and Mouton Cadet all contribute to the family's prestigious legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visionary behind this wine empire was Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a trailblazer in the 20th-century wine industry. He introduced groundbreaking practices, including Chateau bottling, the creation of the first branded wine (Mouton Cadet), and the utilization of labels as a canvas for art and marketing. Furthermore, his collaboration with Robert Mondavi resulted in the iconic Opus One winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1868, the French based Rothschilds embarked on their own vinous journey when Baron James de Rothschild acquired \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-lafite-rothschild\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Lafite\u003c\/a\u003e, one of the most esteemed wineries globally. The company Domaine Barons Rothschild (Lafite) now oversees Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Duhart-Milon, Chateau L’Evangile, Chateau Rieussec, Vina Los Vascos, and Bodegas Caro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Eric de Rothschild played a pivotal role during a crucial period in Lafite's history, steering the company to renewed greatness. Meanwhile, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, starting in 1882, made significant contributions to Israel's wine industry, establishing modern wineries and the iconic Carmel Winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, Baron Edmond de Rothschild's grandson expanded the family's holdings with the purchase of Chateau Clarke, now part of the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild. This dynamic company manages Chateau Clarke, Chateau Malmaison, Chateau des Laurets, Bodegas Macon, Bodegas Flechas de los Andes, Rupert \u0026amp; Rothschild Vignerons, and Rimapere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, a new generation leads the Rothschild wine businesses. Ariane de Rothschild, wife of Benjamin, oversees operations alongside Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of Eric, and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, son of Philippine, who serves as the chairman of the Champagne Barons de Rothschild board. As the family continues to evolve, these individuals uphold the Rothschild legacy, ensuring its enduring impact on the world of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Birth of Château Mouton Rothschild \u0026amp; More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1853, Baron Nathan Rothschild, originally sent to London, settled in Paris and purchased Château Brane Mouton, later renamed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-mouton-rothschild\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/a\u003e. This pivotal move marked the beginning of the Rothschild family's venture into winemaking. Situated in Pauillac in the heart of Médoc, an area renowned for exceptional red wines, the estate became the cornerstone of their wine business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBaron Philippe de Rothschild\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1922 marked the year when Baron Philippe de Rothschild, a young scion of the family, took the reins of Château Mouton Rothschild. Under his leadership, the estate flourished, earning Premier Cru status in 1973. Notably, he decided to bottle the wine directly at the estate instead of sending it in barrels to Bordeaux merchants, a groundbreaking move that set a new standard for Bordeaux winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1930, Baron Philippe introduced Mouton Cadet, a brand crafted from grapes not meeting Mouton Rothschild's standards but still of superior quality. This label quickly gained popularity in Paris, showcasing Baron Philippe's keen business acumen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Philippe extended the Rothschild influence in Bordeaux with strategic acquisitions, including Château d’Armailhac and Société Vinicole de Pauillac in 1933, followed by Château Clerc Milon in 1970. His commitment to excellence extended beyond Bordeaux when, in 1979, he entered a pioneering partnership with \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Mondavi\u003c\/strong\u003e to create \u003cstrong\u003eOpus One\u003c\/strong\u003e in Napa Valley, symbolizing a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpus One Winery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-opus-one\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOpus One Winery\u003c\/a\u003e, established in 1979, reflects Baron Philippe's dedication to celebrating the land and open space. Napa wine icon Robert \u003cstrong\u003eMondavi\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRothschilds’\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecollaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolized the blending of Franco-American winemaking traditions. However, it wasn't until 1980 that this first vintage was launched and in 1982 under the \u003cstrong\u003eofficial\u003c\/strong\u003e name: Opus One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLegacy and Succession\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Baron Philippe's death in 1988, his only child, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, stepped into her father's formidable shoes. She continued the legacy of excellence, partnering with Eduardo Guilistati Tagle in 1997 to create Almaviva Estate in Chile. The joint venture resulted in wines that paid tribute to Chilean history, with the inaugural 1998 vintage named Almaviva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaron Philippe's\u003c\/strong\u003e innovative spirit extended to the \u003cstrong\u003elabel art\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-mouton-rothschild\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChâteau Mouton Rothschild\u003c\/a\u003e's\u003c\/strong\u003e flagship wine. Initiating the tradition in 1924, he invited artists like Jean Carlu and later, renowned figures such as \u003cstrong\u003ePicasso\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chagall, and \u003cstrong\u003eDali\u003c\/strong\u003e, to create unique labels for each vintage. This tradition, synonymous with the art form within the bottle, was continued by \u003cstrong\u003eBaroness Philippine\u003c\/strong\u003e until her passing in 2014 and is now upheld by her son, Julien de Beaumarchais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChâteau Lafite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn August 8, 1868, Baron James de Rothschild made a significant acquisition by purchasing \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Lafite\u003c\/strong\u003e through a public auction in Paris. While it might seem that the move was driven by sibling rivalry with his \u003cstrong\u003ebrother\u003c\/strong\u003e, the owner of \u003cstrong\u003eMouton Rothschild\u003c\/strong\u003e, who held a Second Growth property at the time, the decision had more depth. In the context of the \u003cstrong\u003e1855 Classification\u003c\/strong\u003e, which had yet to assume the critical importance it has today, buying \u003cstrong\u003eLafite\u003c\/strong\u003e was a sensible investment, costing approximately eight times its earning potential. The chateau itself holds historical significance, with part of the building dating back to 1562, making it one of the oldest structures in Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly three months after the acquisition, Baron James Rothschild passed away, leading to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-lafite-rothschild\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e becoming the joint property of his three sons: Alphonse Rothschild, Gustave Rothschild, and Edmond Rothschild. Since then, Chateau Lafite Rothschild has remained under the ownership of the Rothschild family, and the estate was officially renamed Chateau Lafite Rothschild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to 1962, when the Rothschild family expanded their holdings by acquiring Chateau Duhart-Milon, a Fourth Growth vineyard in Pauillac. Despite its dilapidated condition due to neglect under the ownership of the Casteja family, the Rothschilds undertook extensive renovations on the 17-hectare vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaron Eric Rothschild, the nephew of Baron Elie Rothschild, assumed management of Lafite Rothschild in 1974, marking the \u003cstrong\u003efifth generation of Rothschilds\u003c\/strong\u003e overseeing the estate. In 1984, the family further diversified their Bordeaux portfolio with the purchase of \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Rieussec\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sauternes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenturing beyond Bordeaux, Domaines Baron Rothschild became a pioneer in South America by acquiring Vina Los Vascos from a Chilean family. The expansion continued with the addition of \u003cstrong\u003eChateau L'Evangile\u003c\/strong\u003e in Pomerol, purchased from the Ducasse family, who had owned the property for nearly a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in the modern age of \u003cstrong\u003eLafite\u003c\/strong\u003e, Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of Baron Eric de Rothschild, made history by becoming the first female chairwoman of Domaines Barons de Rothschild in April 2018. Having transitioned from a successful career in investigative journalism, Saskia had been actively involved in the wine industry since her youth, working at Chateau L'Evangile in Pomerol at the age of 19. She took on a full-time role at Lafite Rothschild in 2015, contributing to the family's ongoing legacy in the world of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines from the \u003cstrong\u003eRothschild family\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly those hailing from their iconic estates—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-mouton-rothschild\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau \u003cstrong\u003eMouton\u003c\/strong\u003e Rothschild\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-lafite-rothschild\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau \u003cstrong\u003eLafite\u003c\/strong\u003e Rothschild\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-opus-one\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpus One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e—have consistently garnered highly regarded critical acclaim, solidifying their status as some of the world's most sought-after and prestigious wines. Chateaux Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, as First Growth estates, hold esteemed positions in the wine world, producing exceptional wines that reflect the epitome of elegance and finesse. Chateau Mouton with its flagship wine renowned for its artistic labels, has consistently received high praise for its Bordeaux blend. \u003cstrong\u003eOpus One\u003c\/strong\u003e, in Napa Valley, has been celebrated for its Bordeaux-style blends, striking a harmonious balance between Old World tradition and New World innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Culmination of History \u0026amp; Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s in banking or investing in art, the Rothschild family has expanded their family business from owning a small coin shop to a worldwide successful imperium. Their dedication to winemaking has created a legacy that transcends borders and time. From the historic Château Mouton Rothschild to the innovative Opus One in Napa Valley and the picturesque Almaviva Estate in Chile, each winery reflects the accumulation of years of knowledge and experience in the world of fine wine. As Baron Philippe de Rothschild aptly stated, \"Excellent wine generates enthusiasm. And whatever you do with enthusiasm is generally successful.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lafite-1986-750ml","title":"1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"The 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030.\" RP Dec 1997\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"The tannins remain evident, fully in tact, and overall this 1986 is young, profound, full of spiced herbs and freshly turned-over earth. It needs time in the bottle or carafe, because although there is more evident charm in the 1985 on first opening, this is the vintage of the pair that will be around for the longest. Dense black fruits abound, along with cigar box, black tea and slate. In its youth it was described as tannic, solid, almost austere, and it is astonishing how it has kept that character over the decades. There are still nuaces here that will be revealed over the decades to come, so be sure to give it time to unwind if you are opening any time over the next decade. 45hl\/h yield. The famous Ricardo Bofill circular cellar was under construction at this point.\" JA for IB Jul 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"We are in perfectly-aged claret territory here, the most beautiful impression of a wine at its plateau. It's perfectly ready to drink and is still generous, with a long life ahead of it. Its spicy notes, touches of pencil lead and still-concentrated cassis combine with menthol, buttery leather and that classic Médoc saline, mineral-edged flourish - this is the height of well-aged Cabernet Sauvignon.\" JA for DR May 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962463498299,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1986-F0L0C0","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1986-F0L0C0_f4190c28-58b0-49eb-b1f3-179ed993cebe.jpg?v=1709583031"},{"product_id":"lafite-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR98 \"Beautiful, rich and still extremely young, this is Lafite at its gulpable, elegant, sculpted, age-defying best. Deeply-spiced cassis notes are joined by touches of cedar - the result of a dry year that saw one of the earliest harvests since 1898. The grapes were picked with high alcohol and ripe tannins and they have absolutely lasted, and will continue to do so. The tannins are cradling the fruit, barely perceptible and yet still fully in control.\" JA for DR May 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS97 \"I have never been a huge fan of this Lafite but it seems to be coming into its own now. It's a wine with a character of cloves and berries with hints plums. It shows loads of potpourri. Roses too. Full and so balanced. Tight and youthful. The winemaker at Lafite says that when he wants to show someone a perfect example of Pauillac this is the Lafite he pours. Maybe he is right?\" JS Jun 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962463924283,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":789.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1989-F0L0C0_edit.jpg?v=1780092641"},{"product_id":"lafite-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS98 \"I pulled this lone bottle out of my cellar at the last minute to remind some Italian vintners of the great quality of the 1995 Bordeaux vintage. They seem to be finally opening up! What a red with incredible depth and finesse. Cedar, cigar box and toabaaco character with currants and fresh tobacco undertones. It's full-bodied yet tight and dense. Precision. So refined and intense. Such freshness and beauty.\" JS Jun 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS96 \"Intense aromas of blackberries, black licorice and currants, with mineral undertones. Full-bodied, with a solid core of tannins and a long, silky finish. Still holding back, but is concentrated and powerful. The 1996 is always talked about, but I think this is superior and will be in the future.--'95\/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010\" JS for WS Mar 2007\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWine Spectator Magazine \"Here's the best Lafite in ages. It's a polished Bordeaux, extremely sophisticated and harmonious, with blackberry, dark chocolate and olive aromas. Full-bodied and very silky, with a lovely fruity chocolate aftertaste. Needs cellaring, but who can wait? Best after 2000\"","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962464940091,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1995-F0L0C0_4bfbefcd-2045-4063-aea9-64d83fe261bc.jpg?v=1765405679"},{"product_id":"lafite-1998-750ml","title":"1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 \"A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite's total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite's character. The tannin is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+ seconds). Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035.\" RP Apr 2001\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM96 \"The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. (Drink between 2018-2050)\" NM for VM Jul 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962465628219,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1998-F0L0C0","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1998-F0L0C0_0aa285e1-dd8b-46f2-8e58-0a419fe7492f.jpg?v=1742521440"},{"product_id":"lafite-2000-750ml","title":"2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS100 \"The nose is fresh, bright, and dense. With aromas of violets, minerals, spices, cool stones, mint, dark fruits, and plum skins, this is beautiful. Very much still a baby right now, it needs much more time. This is a wine for the next generation. Finesse and elegance, truly a wine that makes you contemplate life. This is not about power, there is really nothing like it. 93% Cabernet Sauvignon. Do not even think about touching this for another ten years, 2020. 15+25+25+35. Find the wine\" JS Feb 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP98+ \"Since I gave this wine a perfect score, I suppose some could see this as a downgrade. I found everything still there for a perfect rating, but I was just struck by how tight and backward the wine was. A blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, the wine still has a dark ruby\/purple color and an extraordinarily youthful nose of graphite, black currants, sweet, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and flowers. The wine is rich, medium to full-bodied, but has that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafite. I originally predicted that it would first reach maturity in 2011, but I would push that back by 5-7 years now, although it has 50-60 years of life in front of it. Owners of this beauty are probably best advised to forget it for 5 years. Tasted next to a 1996 several days after the 2000 tasting, the 1996, which is a perfect wine, was far closer to full maturity than the 2000.\" RP Jun 2010\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, 100 Points \"Well, well, well - Lafite Rothschild does it again. Ever since manager Charles Chevalier was transferred from his beloved Sauternes property of Rieussec (also owned by the Rothschilds) to Lafite in 1994, there has been a succession of profound wines to emerge from this noble estate. The 2000 Lafite Rothschild, a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot (only 36% of the crop made the grade) has an opaque ruby\/purple color, followed by an extraordinary aromatic expression of liquid minerals\/stones interwoven with the tell-tale graphite notes, mulberry, black currants, caramel, and tobacco. In the mouth, it is remarkably light on its feet, but somehow seems to pack intense flavors into layer upon layer of fruit and richness that cascade over the palate. A compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness in spite of what are obviously elevated levels of tannin, this wine was provocatively open and beautiful when tasted in January and February, but I am sure it will soon close down. The finish lasted a whopping 72 seconds! This is utterly fascinating stuff.\" Published: Apr 22, 2003","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962465955899,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2000-F0L0C0","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2000-F0L0C0_5aaa9df3-f489-446f-8fe7-ffc9346e6244.jpg?v=1769192761"},{"product_id":"lafite-2001-750ml","title":"2001 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA98 \"White truffles and cold ash on the aromatics, just so much finesse and melted tannins on display. In its drinking window now, but going nowhere, begging to be savoured and shared with a very few close friends.  Autumnal blackberry and loganberry fruits, violet and peony florals, with a generosity and depth that grows and expands in the glass. Charles Chevallier technical director, Baron Eric de Rothschild owner.\" JA Jun. 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 2001 Lafite-Rothschild has a little more precision on the nose compared to the millennial Lafite. It’s vivid and focused, featuring blackberry, briar, cedar and mint, and a touch of cola in the background. The palate is well balanced and svelte in texture, building beautifully with aeration to a gorgeous, truffle-tinged finish that is a little spicier than three years ago, when I last tasted this vintage. Maybe it just tails off toward the finish when compared to the 2000. Still, this is an elegant, blue-blooded Lafite-Rothschild that exudes class.\" NM for VM Sep 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Stick your nose in this and it says something -- \"I am special.\" Deep and generous aromas of blackberries, fresh tobacco and minerals. It's full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a superlong finish. Like a fine cashmere sweater. Best after 2010.\" WS Mar 2004","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962466218043,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2001-F0L0C0_d830c389-56be-49a6-a267-747fbd5de6f2.jpg?v=1739764751"},{"product_id":"lafite-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962466807867,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":929.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2003-F0L0C0_b015c5fa-8a0a-4067-8d3e-16b28d93ff2f.jpg?v=1742521436"},{"product_id":"lafite-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS100 \"An incredible nose, so subtle with red fruits, mint, minerals, and all sorts of flowers give way to Cohiba cigar tobacco. The palate has such freshness and density, with perfectly polished tannins. Slightly leathery, like a wonderful Hermes bag. What a wine, please leave this for another ten years. Pull the cork in 2020. 10% Merlot. Find the wine\" JS Feb 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"A wine worthy of superlatives, the 2005 Lafite showed incredible concentration yet a superb balance. The lovely blackcurrant and plum fruit shows a fragrant floral edge, hints of oak spice, and a firm, earthy underpinning. The texture is superbly elegant, with a lovely freshness and a lilting, silky finish, yet it does not lack a tannic grip, and the finish is satisfyingly long. Near perfection. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot with just a drop of Petit Verdot, aged in new casks. (Drink between 2021-2040).\" JA for DR May 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962467397691,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1588906199"},{"product_id":"lafite-2003-3-0l-owc","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L)","description":"RP100 \"The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby\/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that.\" RP Aug 2014","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962470707259,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2003-F0L0C0","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2003-F0L0C0_688337a5-eb3b-40fd-9e0f-aacae2c46fcb.jpg?v=1766018802"},{"product_id":"lafite-2005-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"JS100 \"An incredible nose, so subtle with red fruits, mint, minerals, and all sorts of flowers give way to Cohiba cigar tobacco. The palate has such freshness and density, with perfectly polished tannins. Slightly leathery, like a wonderful Hermes bag. What a wine, please leave this for another ten years.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDR100 \"A wine worthy of superlatives, the 2005 Lafite showed incredible concentration yet a superb balance. The lovely blackcurrant and plum fruit shows a fragrant floral edge, hints of oak spice, and a firm, earthy underpinning. The texture is superbly elegant, with a lovely freshness and a lilting, silky finish, yet it does not lack a tannic grip, and the finish is satisfyingly long. Near perfection. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot with just a drop of Petit Verdot, aged in new casks. (Drink between 2021-2040).\" JA for DR May 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962497773627,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-2005-F0L0C0","price":11750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1622672021"},{"product_id":"mouton-1988-750ml","title":"1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.\" JS 93 Pts Nov 2015","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962630746171,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-1988-F0L0C0","price":549.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-1988-F0L0C0_331e5aa9-3059-4f47-9426-c70a19b0c362.jpg?v=1764978965"},{"product_id":"mouton-1988-750ml-water-stained-label","title":"1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Water Stained Label]","description":"\"There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.\" JS 93 Pts Nov 2015","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962631073851,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-1988-F0L3C0","price":529.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-1988-F0L3C0.jpg?v=1776209335"},{"product_id":"mouton-1993-750ml","title":"1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"Robert Parker writes, \"The 1993 is a beautifully made wine which could be considered a sleeper of the vintage. The wine boasts a dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pain grillee, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet that is just beginning to open. In the mouth, the wine may not possess the body and volume of a vintage such as 1990 or 1989, but there is more richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine, as well as medium body and outstanding balance. This moderately tannic, well-focused, surprisingly rich 1993 is capable of 15-20 years of evolution.\" Published: Feb 27, 1997\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the 1993 vintage, the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, who managed the estate, commissioned the renowned artist Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola) to create the label artwork. Balthus, known for his distinctive and sometimes provocative style, painted an image of a reclining nude woman, which became known as the \"Naked Lady\" label.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, this choice sparked controversy, particularly in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) found the label to be inappropriate for import due to its nudity, leading to a ban on the importation of the 1993 Mouton Rothschild wine with the original label. To resolve this issue, the winery had to create an alternative label for bottles destined for the U.S. market, which featured a blank space where the artwork would have been.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis situation made the 1993 Mouton Rothschild vintage even more iconic and collectible, with the \"Naked Lady\" label becoming highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts.","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962631565371,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-1993-F0L0C0","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-1993-F0L0C0_3992b54e-4982-4b05-998b-7ccc9b13d7df.jpg?v=1717699235"},{"product_id":"mouton-1998-750ml","title":"1998 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP97 \"The 1998 Mouton Rothschild is deep garnet-brick in color with lovely creme de cassis, dried roses, hoisin and baking spice notes with underlying notions of dried cherries and mulberries plus touches of wood smoke, incense and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied and packed with rich fruit framed by firm, chewy tannins, it is stacked with complex, evolving flavors and finishes with incredibly long-lasting perfumed notes. According to winemaker Philippe Dhalluin, this needs about three hours of decanting at this stage. I simply love the place this wine is in right now, possessing plenty of mature, tertiary characters yet still sporting bags of fruit.\" LPB May 2018","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962635038779,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-1998-F0L0C0","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-1998-F0L0C0_f1a4b40b-8a5b-4037-962c-35c06c97cfca.jpg?v=1742521383"},{"product_id":"mouton-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG95 \"A heady, exotic wine, the 2003 Mouton Rothschild takes hold of all the senses. The ripeness and exuberance of the year comes through in spades as this dramatic, opulent wine shows off its radiant personality. The 2003 can be enjoyed now, but it could also use another few years for the tannins to soften. Still, the 2003 is pretty hard to resist today. This is an exceptional, deeply satisfying Mouton endowed with notable richness but also exceptional balance. Hints of toffee, torrefaction and dark spices are laced into the finish. In 2003 the blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all brought in between a fairly narrow window of ten days between September 15 and 25. (Drink between 2016-2043)\" AG for VM May 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS94 \"Shows the heat of the vintage, as well as the slightly extracted feel of Dhalluin's predecessor, with a hint of jamminess to the mix of raspberry, plum and fig fruit, along with melted licorice, charred cedar and singed vanilla bean accents and a very light echo of caramel through the finish. Even with all that, there's a flash of minty freshness lurking throughout. There's lots here, but it's a bit atypical. -- Non-blind Mouton-Rothschild vertical (March 2017).\" JM for WS May 2017","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962638970939,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-2003-F0L0C0_51ebc281-d75d-4426-974a-d52488dfee03.jpg?v=1691787812"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1982-750ml","title":"1982 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"The 1982 Opus One is one of the more direct wines in this complete vertical. There is plenty of fruit in the glass, but at the same time, the tannins aren't as polished as they are in other vintages of the same era. Today, the 1982 comes across as a bit burly and rough around the edges. The depth of the fruit suggests the 1982 might actually still benefit from further time in bottle! The blend is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc and 2% Merlot.\" AG Jun 2013\u003cbr\u003eOpus One, Napa Valley\u003cbr\u003eFrom: Opus One – Past, Present and Future: 1979-2012 (Jun 2013): I wasn't sure what to expect as I walked into the massive Opus One winery a few weeks ago. The opportunity to survey an estate's entire production is not something that happens every day. At this level, wines can express so much; the spirit of the people involved, the characteristics of where they are from, and the personality of a vintage. Opus One is among the most famous wines in Napa Valley, but quality has been up and down over the years. How would the wines show? Well, that was answered loud and clear a few hours later. I found the best wines from the early days still in great shape, with a handful that remain truly outstanding. With the last few vintages, Opus One seems to have entered a newfound period of brilliance.","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963194781755,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1982-F0L0C0","price":649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1982-F0L0C0_71a7b5a4-2392-4b55-9378-30d968a79a12.jpg?v=1664490870"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1984-750ml","title":"1984 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA94 \"This is a generously-structured, powerful wine, with a still beating heart and layers of liqourice-backed fruits that show their age through a subtle bricking around the edge of the glass, and gentle eucalyptus and forest floor notes.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963195240507,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1984-F0L0C0","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1984-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1626302109"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1989-750ml","title":"1989 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA95 \"Still showcasing a primary feel to its fruit character, even though 33 years old, this remains vibrant damson in colour, with firm colour right through the core. Spiced turmeric and cinammon, an enticing mix of subtlety and generosity, hints of baked earth, raspberry leaf and herbal notes. Crushed rose petals also, has grip and longevity, edges of leather saddle, smoked earth and a mouthwatering signoff. 31 days skin contact, winemakers Patrick Léon and Tim Mondavi.\" JA for IB Jun 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAntonio Galloni for Vinous Media writes, \"One of the powerhouses in this vertical, the 1989 Opus One explodes from the glass with layers of resonant fruit. Over time, the intensity of the fruit fades a little as some slightly more rustic elements – including a suggestion of brett – emerge. A spell of rain brought some relief to the drought-striking plants. The 1989 is 97 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Merlot.\" Published Jun 2013\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"I wasn't sure what to expect as I walked into the massive Opus One winery a few weeks ago. The opportunity to survey an estate's entire production is not something that happens every day. At this level, wines can express so much; the spirit of the people involved, the characteristics of where they are from, and the personality of a vintage. Opus One is among the most famous wines in Napa Valley, but quality has been up and down over the years. How would the wines show? Well, that was answered loud and clear a few hours later. I found the best wines from the early days still in great shape, with a handful that remain truly outstanding. With the last few vintages, Opus One seems to have entered a newfound period of brilliance.\"","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963195994171,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1989-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1989-F0L0C0_116ef48e-13df-487c-8b37-f6f1195bdd7a.jpg?v=1734397490"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1992-750ml","title":"1992 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR95 \" Still evident power and concentration running through the body of the wine, although salinity and soft cedar on the finish takes it into a more tertiary feel. An enjoyable see-saw between young and old, this feels firm and bright in what was an early harvest year. 38 days skin contact.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963197993019,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1992-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1992-F0L0C0_7d513dd0-41de-481c-8a8d-0bc792c44e92.jpg?v=1742521279"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1993-750ml","title":"1993 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"This has wonderful spice and depth but drops off just a little quicker than some. 42 days skin contact, variable weather during flowering so a difficult fruit set and low crop numbers in the end. A cool August allowed for long slow ripening, and there are layers of liquorice and slate notes adding complexity through the mid-palate.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963198255163,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1993-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1993-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1739764739"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1994-750ml","title":"1994 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG96 \"What a pleasure it is to taste and drink the 1994 Opus One. Far better than a bottle I had last year, this bottle is absolutely terrific. Voluptuous, sexy and layered to the core, the 1994 races across the palate with superb depth and pure class.\" AG for VM Oct 2014","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963198320699,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1994-F0L0C0","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1994-F0L0C0_1626904a-3e70-47ca-9336-e3dd20a8b100.jpg?v=1749511267"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1995-750ml","title":"1995 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"Freshly cut flowers, raspberries, anise and savory herbs jump from the glass in the 1995 Opus One. A beautifully bright, focused wine, the 1995 stands out for its high-toned aromatics and fabulous balance. All the elements are in the right place. This is a distinctly pretty, feminine Opus One that is all about grace. An attractive aromatic lift rounds things out nicely. Stylistically, the 1995 belongs to the wines of similarly high rainfall vintages such as 1986 and 2011. The 1995 is 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 2% Malbec.\" AG 93 Pts for VM Jun 2013\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 1995 Opus One is medium to deep garnet-brick in color. It is quite delicate and shy on the nose, revealing subtle notes of stewed strawberries, cranberry sauce, and rosebud tea opening out to hints of Chinese five spice and dusty soil with a touch of tobacco leaf. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and beautifully poised, with lightly chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with a perfumed lift.\" LPB 93 Pts for TWI Published: Jun 12, 2024","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963198419003,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1995-F0L0C0","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1995-F0L0C0_cab42f08-15d2-46ff-92d5-eef6df68bef8.jpg?v=1742521278"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1999-750ml","title":"1999 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA98 \"The richness of the texture takes a step up with this vintage, and the wines are at this point starting to display consistency and clarity of purpose. Black cherry meets the brambled hedgerow fruits, and a damson puree fills the mid-palate, this is deeply spiced with cloves and anise. The tannins are clear and present but silky. 3% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot completes the blend.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963198681147,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1999-F0L0C0","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1999-F0L0C0_01e099e4-ed23-44a2-acb7-bf5a5ed0ea34.jpg?v=1742521275"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2001-750ml","title":"2001 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR98 \"Small concentrated berries from a long harvest that lasted from 1st September 1 to 19th October. Michael Salacci arrived as winemaker this year, taking over as Patrick Léon retired. This was the first time that Opus had its own winemaker, and immediatley you feel the impact of his work. He felt instinctively that Opus needed to go richer, and from this point on it more regularly hits the Californian stride. It comes through in the construction of the wine, almost chewy, with striking, sexy dark chocolate, black pepper and cassis fruits, still with great acidity to keep things raising towards the finish. This was also the first vintage released to the Bordeaux marketplace - so signalling a period of immense change. The wine stands up well and has a long life ahead. 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963198746683,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2001-F0L0C0","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2001-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1770404262"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2003-750ml","title":"2003 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP95 \"The 2003 Opus One is deep garnet in color with a touch of brick. It opens with gorgeous rose oil, crushed cloves, and chocolate box scents, leading to a core of plum preserves and blueberry compote with a touch of garrigue. The full-bodied palate has a solid structure of grainy tannins and plenty of freshness to support the bright, expressive black fruits, finishing long and opulent. Aging a a glacial pace, while delicious now, this fragrant beauty still has a good 15-20-years+ to go.\" LPB for TWI Jan 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"This blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec aged 17 months in French oak is a strong effort offering creme de cassis, cedarwood, white chocolate and spice box. It possesses a Bordeaux-like personality, as one might expect since Opus One is owned by Baroness Philippe de Rothschild and the winemaking team comes primarily from Pauillac. The significant tannin in the wine provides a slight austerity, but this is a full-bodied, rich effort that marks the beginning of a period when Opus One finally began to live up to the enormous potential first announced in the late 1970s by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the late Robert Mondavi. Although accessible now, the 2003 will benefit from another 4-5 years of cellaring and should keep for two decades.\" RP Jun 2013\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD94 \"From a vintage that saw plenty of rain at harvest, the 2003 Opus One is nevertheless ripe and nicely concentrated, with plenty of intensity in its ripe cassis and redcurrant fruit as well as spicy, herbal, and cedary nuances. The tannins are certainly more present here, and probably always will be, but this is a classic, impeccably put-together Cabernet that will evolve for another 15 years. The blend is 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot, and Malbec.\" JD Feb 2023","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963198844987,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2003-F0L0C0","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1770404315"},{"product_id":"opus-one-1988-750ml","title":"1988 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"DR94 \"This wine stands out in the line-up, with spicy black olive and rosemary notes, great concentration of fruit and an expansive feel through the mid-palate. Low yields from a growing season that was not easy, and interstingly here the alcohol has tipped over 13% and we don't see it under that level again. Firm tannins that are still very much holding court, and this has plenty of life ahead. 28 days skin contact.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963254059067,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-1988-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-1988-F0L0C0_5b8e499a-f3fc-462e-aaa2-33f6b383619d.jpg?v=1699662655"},{"product_id":"lafite-1998-750ml-scuffed-label-1","title":"1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Scuffed Label]","description":"RP98 \"A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite's total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite's character. The tannin is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+ seconds). Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035.\" RP Apr 2001\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nVM96 \"The 1998 Lafite-Rothschild is served from double magnum directly from the château reserves, in fact with the man who made it sitting opposite me – Charles Chevalier. I must admit to being quite amazed how well this shows at 20-years of age, trouncing all the other First Growths except Haut-Brion. Lucid in colour, it has a vivid bouquet of pure blackberry, blueberry, vanilla and graphite, perhaps just a little uncharacteristically showy in style, but beautifully defined and intense. The palate is perfectly balanced with layers of ripe black fruit, perfectly pitched acidity and a silky smooth texture that renders this utterly seductive. It is almost too good for me to recommend cellaring longer. Whatever...it is a sublime Lafite-Rothschild that on this showing, may well challenge the supremacy of the 1996. Tasted at the Académie du Vin dinner in Bordeaux. (Drink between 2018-2050)\" NM for VM Jul 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963263758395,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1998-F0L3C0","price":739.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1998-F0L3C0.jpg?v=1781048164"},{"product_id":"lafite-2006-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls, [Chateau Direct - Late Release]","description":"RP97 \"One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite’s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a remarkable Lafite Rothschild that should be drinkable much earlier than the 2005, but age for three decades.\" RP Feb 2009\n","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963288596539,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2006-F0L0C0","price":4695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2006-F0L0C0_e628db24-ed4d-4451-ae61-f0c8c3d94eef.jpg?v=1768863590"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2006-750ml","title":"2006 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS95 \"Sage and mint in the nose, it is Opus style. Full bodied and layered, with polished tannins and wonderful length. This is tight, but fascinating still. This wine has a good future, very juicy, and will only keep getting better. Don't touch this until 2014. Find the wine\" JS Apr 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR95 \"Rich, damson and spiced plum notes, chocloate and roses, black olives, rosemary and cinammon. A great year with depth and layers, well finessed tannins, a little subuded through the finish but the structure is there, and this is a serious wine. 3% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963309174843,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1707433850"},{"product_id":"mouton-1993-750ml-naked-lady","title":"1993 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac [Naked Lady - Balthus Label], Bottle (750ml)","description":"Robert Parker writes, \"The 1993 is a beautifully made wine which could be considered a sleeper of the vintage. The wine boasts a dark purple color, followed by a sweet, pain grillee, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet that is just beginning to open. In the mouth, the wine may not possess the body and volume of a vintage such as 1990 or 1989, but there is more richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine, as well as medium body and outstanding balance. This moderately tannic, well-focused, surprisingly rich 1993 is capable of 15-20 years of evolution.\" Published: Feb 27, 1997\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor the 1993 vintage, the Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, who managed the estate, commissioned the renowned artist Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola) to create the label artwork. Balthus, known for his distinctive and sometimes provocative style, painted an image of a reclining nude woman, which became known as the \"Naked Lady\" label.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, this choice sparked controversy, particularly in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) found the label to be inappropriate for import due to its nudity, leading to a ban on the importation of the 1993 Mouton Rothschild wine with the original label. To resolve this issue, the winery had to create an alternative label for bottles destined for the U.S. market, which featured a blank space where the artwork would have been.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis situation made the 1993 Mouton Rothschild vintage even more iconic and collectible, with the \"Naked Lady\" label becoming highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts.","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963443195963,"sku":"BDX:MOU:NAKD-0750-1993-F0L0C0","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUNAKD-0750-1993-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521236"},{"product_id":"mouton-2007-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2007 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls, [Banded]","description":"JA96 \"Tasting it again a few months later and it still jumps out of the glass with its seductively rich texture and spiralling aromatics, clearly showing how the best estates casually step over vintage limitations. The texture is strikingly rich, and as it opens in the glass with blackberry, cassis, slate and notes of chocolate shavings opening up even further. This has a long life ahead.\" JA Nov. 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 2007 Mouton Rothschild is a gorgeous wine, especially within the context of the vintage. Open, expressive aromatics and forward fruit make the 2007 an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next two decades or so. Although the 2007 is not an epic Mouton, it is without question one of the best recent vintages for current drinking. Smoke, tobacco, cedar and licorice add the closing shades of nuance. Warm weather resulted in an unusually early start to the growing season. Summer was not especially warm, but a hot, dry September pushed the raisins through the final phase of ripening. (AG)\" (May 2016)\u003cbr\u003eChateau Mouton Rothschild, Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963446833211,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-PK12-2007-F0L0C0","price":6900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-PK12-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1752620641"},{"product_id":"mouton-1988-750ml-nicked-label","title":"1988 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Nicked Label]","description":"\"There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.\" JS 93 Pts Nov 2015","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963469803579,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-1988-F0L2C0","price":539.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-1988-F0L2C0_3b303aa7-882b-408e-92b2-05096e35f86d.jpg?v=1776209302"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2000-750ml","title":"2000 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\"A long, cool growing season in 2000 and you can feel this through the character of the fruit, which has less intensity that some vintages, still with sweet blueberry and raspberry, with caressing soft tannins that are a little more open than you might expect. At this point Opus was still being made by the team at the Mondavi vineyards, and there was a growing awareness that they needed their own team; able to focus on exactly what they needed (these things are always more obvious in a difficult year, as there are so many vineyard choices to be taken). 3% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963485859899,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2000-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2000-F0L0C0_182c9308-0cda-4c85-9f64-4bb7e01d58c5.jpg?v=1768594538"},{"product_id":"lafite-2006-750ml","title":"2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP97 \"One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite’s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a remarkable Lafite Rothschild that should be drinkable much earlier than the 2005, but age for three decades.\" RP Feb 2009","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963515908155,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2006-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521227"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2002-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2002 Opus One, Napa Valley, Case of 6 btls","description":"AG95 \"The 2002 Opus One is in a gorgeous spot right now. Ripe and plummy, with stunning aromatic presence, the 2002 offers alluring up-front fruit, cedar, tobacco, mint and dried flowers. There's lovely savoriness from the early picks to balance the more overt, kirsch-like fruit from the later picks. I would prefer to drink this over next decade or so.\" AG for VM May 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD95 \"The 2002 Opus One is a clear step up over the 2001 and offers a round, lush, classic Napa style in its ripe black fruits, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and cedar pencil-like aromatics. Full-bodied on the palate, it stays nicely balanced, has ripe, supple tannins, and a great finish. If the 2001 is Bordeaux-like, this is pure Napa Valley goodness. It’s fully mature yet should easily evolve for another 10-15 years as well.\" JD Feb 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"I tend to think that recent vintages of Opus One are even greater than vintages made during this era, but the 2002 is certainly one of the top wines Opus has produced during the early part of this century. It boasts a dense plum\/purple hue along with a striking bouquet of graphite, toasty oak, creme de cassis and acacia flowers. Full-bodied, opulent and young, it offers accessibility as well as silky tannins. A thoroughly complete wine that is pure and rich, it tastes like a hypothetical blend of a great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon married to a Bordeaux Pauillac. Bravo! It will benefit from 2-3 more years of cellaring and should keep for 20-25 thereafter.\" RP Jun 2012\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP94 \"Deep garnet in color with a touch of brick, the 2002 Opus One bursts with creme de cassis, blackberry preserves, and sandalwood notes, followed by hints of bay leaves, cigar box, and tilled soil, plus a waft of tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with black and blue fruits, supported by plush tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long and earthy.\" LPB for TWI Jan 2023\n","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963558080571,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-PK06-2002-F0L0C0","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-PK06-2002-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521218"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2006-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2006 Opus One, Napa Valley, Case of 6 btls","description":"JS95 \"Sage and mint in the nose, it is Opus style. Full bodied and layered, with polished tannins and wonderful length. This is tight, but fascinating still. This wine has a good future, very juicy, and will only keep getting better. Don't touch this until 2014. Find the wine\" JS Apr 2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR95 \"Rich, damson and spiced plum notes, chocloate and roses, black olives, rosemary and cinammon. A great year with depth and layers, well finessed tannins, a little subuded through the finish but the structure is there, and this is a serious wine. 3% Malbec and 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend.\" JA for DR Sep 2019","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963558670395,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-PK06-2006-F0L0C0","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/USROPUOPUS-PK06-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1665085219"},{"product_id":"lafite-2001-750ml-slightly-nicked-label","title":"2001 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Scuffed Label]","description":"JA98 \"White truffles and cold ash on the aromatics, just so much finesse and melted tannins on display. In its drinking window now, but going nowhere, begging to be savoured and shared with a very few close friends.  Autumnal blackberry and loganberry fruits, violet and peony florals, with a generosity and depth that grows and expands in the glass. Charles Chevallier technical director, Baron Eric de Rothschild owner.\" JA Jun. 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 2001 Lafite-Rothschild has a little more precision on the nose compared to the millennial Lafite. It’s vivid and focused, featuring blackberry, briar, cedar and mint, and a touch of cola in the background. The palate is well balanced and svelte in texture, building beautifully with aeration to a gorgeous, truffle-tinged finish that is a little spicier than three years ago, when I last tasted this vintage. Maybe it just tails off toward the finish when compared to the 2000. Still, this is an elegant, blue-blooded Lafite-Rothschild that exudes class.\" NM for VM Sep 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Stick your nose in this and it says something -- \"I am special.\" Deep and generous aromas of blackberries, fresh tobacco and minerals. It's full-bodied, with big velvety tannins and a superlong finish. Like a fine cashmere sweater. Best after 2010.\" WS Mar 2004","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963562569787,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2001-F0L1C0","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2001-F0L1C0_bbd62b3f-3600-4bee-8203-43e0398a6041.jpg?v=1781219929"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2005-750ml","title":"2005 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA97 \"At the 20 year point, and this is classic Opus, stately, reserved, balanced, richly aromatic, layered with incense and sandalwood that appear in waves through the palate and is just so damn good. Captures the generosity of Napa, the gentle spices of a warm season, and yet there are slate tannins that tug and slow things down. This one reminds me of the sibling relationship with Mouton, more than any other in this lineup - it delivers a kick of generosity and opulence without ever going too far. Love it.\" JA for IB Jun 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS96 \"From a long, moderate growing season, according to Silacci, this is fully formed, with gently mulled cassis and cherry preserve flavors that move slowly, yielding hints of savory and iron along the way. A broad swath of tannins emerges on the loamy finish, keeping this firmly grounded in terroir. Gorgeous. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. -- Non-blind Opus One vertical (September 2019).\" JM for WS Sep 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP95 \"This famous wine, first created by the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild and the late Robert Mondavi, started off life as a very good, but rarely exceptional wine. Over the last ten or more years, the administration at Mouton Rothschild, particularly the team led by Philippe Dhalluin, has truly pushed the level of quality to the point where this is clearly one of the great wines of Napa. And after so many years, it represents the pinnacle of French viticultural knowledge combined with that of California and Napa’s Shangri La-like microclimate. The 2005 Opus One, a blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec, has a ruby\/purple color and a beautiful, sweet nose of créme de cassis and spring flowers. Complex and medium to full-bodied, with silky tannin and superb purity and balance, this is exactly what Opus One was meant to be when it was first proposed. Of course, it is a popular wine to criticize, but the quality has never been better, and certainly 2005 is a beauty. It is reaching full maturity at ten years, but I think there is still another 10-15+ years of upside potential in this wine. It is full-bodied, opulent and, dare I say, delicious. Given its popularity and brand recognition, it’s nice to know that even at a major steak house you can probably find this wine and be thrilled to buy it and drink it.\" RP Jun 2015\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD95 \"From a cooler vintage, the 2005 Opus One is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 3% each of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, with the final 1% Malbec brought up, I believe, in mostly new French oak. It’s another beautifully perfumed wine that’s firing on all cylinders today and offers mature dark fruits, sappy tobacco, chocolate, and abundant minerality. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it’s fully mature yet still has good mid-palate depth, noticeable tannins, and a great finish. I’d certainly be thrilled to drink a bottle. It will evolve for another 15+ years with no issues.\" JD Feb 2013","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963568697403,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2005-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1717530251"},{"product_id":"mouton-2003-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2003 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","description":"AG95 \"A heady, exotic wine, the 2003 Mouton Rothschild takes hold of all the senses. The ripeness and exuberance of the year comes through in spades as this dramatic, opulent wine shows off its radiant personality. The 2003 can be enjoyed now, but it could also use another few years for the tannins to soften. Still, the 2003 is pretty hard to resist today. This is an exceptional, deeply satisfying Mouton endowed with notable richness but also exceptional balance. Hints of toffee, torrefaction and dark spices are laced into the finish. In 2003 the blend is 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all brought in between a fairly narrow window of ten days between September 15 and 25. (Drink between 2016-2043)\" AG for VM May 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS94 \"Shows the heat of the vintage, as well as the slightly extracted feel of Dhalluin's predecessor, with a hint of jamminess to the mix of raspberry, plum and fig fruit, along with melted licorice, charred cedar and singed vanilla bean accents and a very light echo of caramel through the finish. Even with all that, there's a flash of minty freshness lurking throughout. There's lots here, but it's a bit atypical. -- Non-blind Mouton-Rothschild vertical (March 2017).\" JM for WS May 2017","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963597762619,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-PK12-2003-F0L0C0","price":7195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-PK12-2003-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1682550475"},{"product_id":"lafite-1989-750ml-slightly-marked-label","title":"1989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Soiled Label]","description":"DR98 \"Beautiful, rich and still extremely young, this is Lafite at its gulpable, elegant, sculpted, age-defying best. Deeply-spiced cassis notes are joined by touches of cedar - the result of a dry year that saw one of the earliest harvests since 1898. The grapes were picked with high alcohol and ripe tannins and they have absolutely lasted, and will continue to do so. The tannins are cradling the fruit, barely perceptible and yet still fully in control.\" JA for DR May 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS97 \"I have never been a huge fan of this Lafite but it seems to be coming into its own now. It's a wine with a character of cloves and berries with hints plums. It shows loads of potpourri. Roses too. Full and so balanced. Tight and youthful. The winemaker at Lafite says that when he wants to show someone a perfect example of Pauillac this is the Lafite he pours. Maybe he is right?\" JS Jun 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963702685755,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1989-F0L3C0","price":779.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_8cdcf01d-1cc4-478a-a888-18e528500eb4.jpg?v=1586473062"},{"product_id":"lafite-2006-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls, [Banded]","description":"RP97 \"One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite’s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a remarkable Lafite Rothschild that should be drinkable much earlier than the 2005, but age for three decades.\" RP Feb 2009","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963757113403,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-2006-F0L0C0","price":8950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521189"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2002-750ml","title":"2002 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"AG95 \"The 2002 Opus One is in a gorgeous spot right now. Ripe and plummy, with stunning aromatic presence, the 2002 offers alluring up-front fruit, cedar, tobacco, mint and dried flowers. There's lovely savoriness from the early picks to balance the more overt, kirsch-like fruit from the later picks. I would prefer to drink this over next decade or so.\" AG for VM May 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD95 \"The 2002 Opus One is a clear step up over the 2001 and offers a round, lush, classic Napa style in its ripe black fruits, smoked tobacco, chocolate, and cedar pencil-like aromatics. Full-bodied on the palate, it stays nicely balanced, has ripe, supple tannins, and a great finish. If the 2001 is Bordeaux-like, this is pure Napa Valley goodness. It’s fully mature yet should easily evolve for another 10-15 years as well.\" JD Feb 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"I tend to think that recent vintages of Opus One are even greater than vintages made during this era, but the 2002 is certainly one of the top wines Opus has produced during the early part of this century. It boasts a dense plum\/purple hue along with a striking bouquet of graphite, toasty oak, creme de cassis and acacia flowers. Full-bodied, opulent and young, it offers accessibility as well as silky tannins. A thoroughly complete wine that is pure and rich, it tastes like a hypothetical blend of a great Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon married to a Bordeaux Pauillac. Bravo! It will benefit from 2-3 more years of cellaring and should keep for 20-25 thereafter.\" RP Jun 2012\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP94 \"Deep garnet in color with a touch of brick, the 2002 Opus One bursts with creme de cassis, blackberry preserves, and sandalwood notes, followed by hints of bay leaves, cigar box, and tilled soil, plus a waft of tree bark. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam packed with black and blue fruits, supported by plush tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long and earthy.\" LPB for TWI Jan 2023\n","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963794763835,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2002-F0L0C0","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2002-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742521180"},{"product_id":"lafite-2008-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 \"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.\" RP May 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"The 2008 Lafite Rothschild is one of the most profound young wines I have ever tasted. From a taster’s perspective, it is reminiscent of a blend of the 1996 and 2003, but when you compare those vintages analytically, that makes no sense whatsoever. Representing only 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc boasts an opaque ruby\/purple color (one of the darkest Lafites I have seen in 30 years) as well as an extraordinary, blockbuster aromatic profile of lead pencil shavings, forest floor, black fruits, licorice, and a hint of unsmoked, high-class cigar tobacco.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInterestingly, Lafite Rothschild’s manager, Charles Chevalier, told me there was not much flavor in the grapes in mid-September, but a month later, after four weeks of extraordinary weather, they believed something profound may have happened given the flavor development. Again, the historically long period between flowering and harvest, and very low yields are part of the secret to the great success of wines such as this.\" BT 98-100 Published: Apr 28, 2009","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963864821819,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":794.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1670442826"},{"product_id":"mouton-2009-750ml","title":"2009 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD100 \"Pure perfection, and reminding me slightly of the 1982, the 2009 Château Mouton Rothschild boasts an opaque ruby hue as well as an incredibly perfumed, sexy, seductive style in its ripe currant and cassis fruits as well as new saddle leather, spicy oak, smoke tobacco, and graphite-driven aromas and flavors. Complex, full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated, with sweet tannins, this masterpiece is already impossible to resist yet won't hit full maturity for another decade and will evolve for 50-60 years if well stored.\" JD May 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP99 \"Deep garnet colored, the 2009 Mouton Rothschild gives up bold earthy notions of underbrush, tilled soil and fungi over a core of crème de cassis, plum preserves and Indian spices with a waft of camphor. Full-bodied with a firm, velvety tannin texture and packed with black fruit preserves and exotic spice layers, it has seamless freshness and a very long, decadently fruited finish.\" LPB for TWA Mar 2019 and Robert Parker writes, \"The 2009 Mouton-Rothschild is as concentrated as the 2010, but it presents itself in a more consumer-friendly, seductive style. Opulently textured and full-bodied with gorgeous levels of crème de cassis, melted licorice, espresso roast and chocolate, it possesses high but sweet, velvety tannins, massive body, and fabulous purity as well as length. This could turn out to be a candidate for perfection in another 8-10 years. It will drink well for 30-50 years, but will always be much more approachable and charming than its 2010 counterpart.\" Published: Dec 29, 2014\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA99 \"Interesting to taste this vintage alongside the 2015, as the two have much in common - both generous, opulent and seductive, with tannins that are abundant but deceptively supple. Signature Mouton, muscular architecture, delivering cocoa bean, cedar, crème de cassis, fresh mint, liquorice, crayon, orange zest and pomegranate, celebrating a still-youthful expression of the juicy blackberry and cassis fruits, and a testatement to this exceptional vintage. This was drunk over dinner, and certainly tasted wonderful, but it has decades ahead of it, and will just keep on getting better. 100% new oak, Philippe Dhalluin director.\" JA for IB Jun 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAnish Kapoor\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sculptor, painter \u0026amp; visual artist Anish Kapoor, a British citizen of Indian origin, was born in Mumbai (Bombay) in 1954. He settled in England in 1972, completing his studies at Hornsby College of Art and Chelsea School of Art. In the early 198os, the simple forms and bright colours of his first sculptures won him immediate recognition.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKapoor had a clear idea of his intention from the outset: to give viewers access to a \"poetic existence\" by eliciting in them a new way of seeing things, whether in the world around them or deep within themselves. Whence those huge concave or convex mirrors which reconstruct external reality, those mysterious cavities hollowed out of blocks of rough stone, those monumental polystyrene structures which echo the shape of our dreams, into which we can sometimes enter, there to discover strange effects of light... They are intimate, random, unforgettable experiences of which the artist wishes merely to be the mediator, without imparting any message. Published: chateau-mouton-rothschild.com","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963865673787,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-2009-F0L0C0","price":769.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-2009-F0L0C0_cb64d7c9-58c1-4a25-aa5b-232644e63b1b.jpg?v=1769020254"},{"product_id":"lafite-2009-750ml","title":"2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JS100 \"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. Drink or hold.\" JS Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP99+ \"The main reason the 2009 Lafite Rothschild did not receive a perfect score is because the wine has closed down slightly, but it is unquestionably another profound Lafite, their greatest wine since the amazing 2003. Among the most powerful Lafites ever made (it came in at 13.59% alcohol), the final blend was 82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot. The selection was incredibly severe with only 45% of the crop being utilized. A tight, but potentially gorgeous nose of graphite, black currants, licorice and camphor is followed by a full-bodied wine revealing the classic elegance, purity and delineated style of Lafite. It is phenomenally concentrated with softer tannins than the 2005, the 2003's voluptuous, broad, juicy personality, and low acidity. There are several vintages that I thought were a replay of their colossal 1959, most notably 1982 and 2003, but 2009 is also one to keep an eye on. It is still extremely youthful and seems slightly more backward than I would have guessed based on the barrel tastings, but it needs 10-15 years of bottle age, and should last for 50+.\" RP Dec 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR99 \"This wine is stunningly impressive but almost the opposite of the 2010 vintage. The year offered a warm, wet spring followed by a hot, dry summer and cool nights in September, giving a riper, more generous impression. A bit of smoke and spice on the initial attack with a ripe, plummy fruit character that is more black than red and a supple, dense richness on the palate that lingers sumptuously on the finish. This vintage will drink sooner than the 2010, yet should easily last as long. The finished wine is a blend of 82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and a half-percent of Petit Verdot. Picking began in mid-September for the Merlot and early October for the Cabernet, with 45% of the fruit going into the grand vin.\" CC for DR Mar 2022","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963886350395,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2009-F0L0C0","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2009-F0L0C0_0110d782-9643-46a7-ba3a-753e3166f497.jpg?v=1761258285"},{"product_id":"mouton-2007-750ml","title":"2007 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA96 \"Tasting it again a few months later and it still jumps out of the glass with its seductively rich texture and spiralling aromatics, clearly showing how the best estates casually step over vintage limitations. The texture is strikingly rich, and as it opens in the glass with blackberry, cassis, slate and notes of chocolate shavings opening up even further. This has a long life ahead.\" JA for DR Nov. 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\"The 2007 Mouton Rothschild is a gorgeous wine, especially within the context of the vintage. Open, expressive aromatics and forward fruit make the 2007 an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next two decades or so. Although the 2007 is not an epic Mouton, it is without question one of the best recent vintages for current drinking. Smoke, tobacco, cedar and licorice add the closing shades of nuance. Warm weather resulted in an unusually early start to the growing season. Summer was not especially warm, but a hot, dry September pushed the raisins through the final phase of ripening.\" AG 94Pts for VM May 2016","brand":"Mouton Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963906732091,"sku":"BDX:MOU:MOUT-0750-2007-F0L0C0","price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXMOUMOUT-0750-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591938452"},{"product_id":"opus-one-2004-750ml","title":"2004 Opus One, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)","description":"LP97 \"Deep garnet in color, the 2004 Opus One sashays out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of violets and Chinese five spice, followed by bold scents of black cherries, cassis, and raspberry coulis, plus a hint of licorice. The full-bodied palate is fantastically pure and concentrated, with a firm, grainy texture and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length.\" LPB for TWI Jan 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR97 \"This is the point at which Opus becomes a fully independent estate, with its own vineyard crew so able to react when needed throughout the growing season. And this first vintage under their entire control, with floral notes coming through on the attack that expand through the mid-palate into full on smoked caramel, black chocolate and rich cassis puree. Still inky in colour with firm confident tannins, a long life ahead, this is intense and impressive. 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec completes the blend.\" JA for DR Sep 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD96 \"The 2004 Opus One showed beautifully and is a hidden gem in the vintage. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the rest other Bordeaux varieties, brought up in new barrels, it has a plush, concentrated, yet still almost Old World style in its darker fruits, smoked tobacco, licorice, and chocolate-like aromas and flavors. Drink this pure, balanced, elegant 2004 over the coming decade. As with the 2001, there’s an undeniably Bordeaux-like character in this wine.\" JD Feb 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP96 \"Aged in 100% new French oak for 17 months and in bottle for 14 months prior to release, the 2004 Opus One is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. It boasts a dense ruby\/purple color along with a sweet bouquet of lead pencil shavings, black currants and a hint of toasty oak. More evolved than usual, this full-bodied, opulent 2004 is part of the new wave of Opus Ones made under the administration of Philippe Dhalluin, the administrator of Mouton Rothschild, who has begun to exploit this estate’s enormous potential. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for another 20 years.\" RP Apr 2014","brand":"Opus One","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963959980091,"sku":"USR:OPU:OPUS-0750-2004-F0L0C0","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/USROPUOPUS-0750-2004-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1770404364"},{"product_id":"lafite-1995-750ml-slightly-tissue-stained-label","title":"1995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Tissue Stained Label]","description":"JS98 \"I pulled this lone bottle out of my cellar at the last minute to remind some Italian vintners of the great quality of the 1995 Bordeaux vintage. They seem to be finally opening up! What a red with incredible depth and finesse. Cedar, cigar box and toabaaco character with currants and fresh tobacco undertones. It's full-bodied yet tight and dense. Precision. So refined and intense. Such freshness and beauty.\" JS Jun 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWS96 \"Intense aromas of blackberries, black licorice and currants, with mineral undertones. Full-bodied, with a solid core of tannins and a long, silky finish. Still holding back, but is concentrated and powerful. The 1996 is always talked about, but I think this is superior and will be in the future.--'95\/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2010\" JS for WS Mar 2007\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWine Spectator Magazine \"Here's the best Lafite in ages. It's a polished Bordeaux, extremely sophisticated and harmonious, with blackberry, dark chocolate and olive aromas. Full-bodied and very silky, with a lovely fruity chocolate aftertaste. Needs cellaring, but who can wait? Best after 2000\"","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963968073787,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1995-F0L4C0","price":779.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"lafite-1989-750ml-top-shoulder","title":"1989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Top Shoulder]","description":"DR98 \"Beautiful, rich and still extremely young, this is Lafite at its gulpable, elegant, sculpted, age-defying best. Deeply-spiced cassis notes are joined by touches of cedar - the result of a dry year that saw one of the earliest harvests since 1898. The grapes were picked with high alcohol and ripe tannins and they have absolutely lasted, and will continue to do so. The tannins are cradling the fruit, barely perceptible and yet still fully in control.\" JA for DR May 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS97 \"I have never been a huge fan of this Lafite but it seems to be coming into its own now. It's a wine with a character of cloves and berries with hints plums. It shows loads of potpourri. Roses too. Full and so balanced. Tight and youthful. The winemaker at Lafite says that when he wants to show someone a perfect example of Pauillac this is the Lafite he pours. Maybe he is right?\" JS Jun 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963990650939,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1989-F1L0C0","price":785.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-1989-F1L0C0_7ad67cde-136c-4ef4-b763-c324cb72bbfa.jpg?v=1758908864"},{"product_id":"lafite-2008-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls, [Banded Late Release]","description":"RP98 \"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.\" RP May 2011\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"The 2008 Lafite Rothschild is one of the most profound young wines I have ever tasted. From a taster’s perspective, it is reminiscent of a blend of the 1996 and 2003, but when you compare those vintages analytically, that makes no sense whatsoever. Representing only 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc boasts an opaque ruby\/purple color (one of the darkest Lafites I have seen in 30 years) as well as an extraordinary, blockbuster aromatic profile of lead pencil shavings, forest floor, black fruits, licorice, and a hint of unsmoked, high-class cigar tobacco.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInterestingly, Lafite Rothschild’s manager, Charles Chevalier, told me there was not much flavor in the grapes in mid-September, but a month later, after four weeks of extraordinary weather, they believed something profound may have happened given the flavor development. 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