{"title":"Château Lafite Rothschild","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, one of Pauillac's most lauded estates, is a name that resonates with wine lovers worldwide. As one of just five esteemed\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/first-growth-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"First Growth Bordeaux Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e First Growths\u003c\/a\u003e of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Lafite has stood out for its unparalleled finesse and sophistication for generations, earning it a distinguished reputation that has spanned centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLafite Rothschild Terroir History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the property's history dates back to the 13th century, its modern era began when the Ségur family acquired the estate in 1670. Through marital ties, Lafite briefly shared ownership with other famous Médoc houses of Latour and Calon-Ségur. Although this union has since dissolved, it speaks to the early prestige the property enjoyed before securing its status as First Growth in the 1855 Classification. It was only in 1868, upon the acquisition by the Rothschild family, that the estate would achieve even greater heights with its already revered property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLafite Rothschild: Pauillac Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLafite's exceptional wines are the result of a unique combination of terroir and meticulous winemaking practices. The estate is located in the Pauillac appellation, within the Médoc region of Bordeaux, where the composition of gravel and clay in this terroir plays a crucial role. These elements act as natural regulators, managing water levels with finesse—absorbing, soaking, supporting, tightening, or loosening, easing, and freeing. In a delicate dance with the environment, they nourish the soil without excess, creating a harmonious balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 112-hectare vineyard, situated on well-drained gravel and sand over limestone subsoil, is divided into three parts. The vines on the hillsides surrounding the château contribute to the grand vin, while the adjacent Carruades plateau yields grapes for the second wine, Carruades de Lafite. Additionally, a plot in Saint-Estèphe adds a unique touch to the estate's wines. This region's gravelly soils and maritime climate create the ideal conditions for cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon, the dominant grape variety in Château Lafite's vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLafite's distinct terroir, with its treasured gravelly soils, provides the perfect foundation for Cabernet to shine. While Cabernet Sauvignon dominates these classic Bordeaux blends, small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot add depth and complexity to the final wine, or Grand Vin. With an average vine age surpassing 40 years, the grapes develop a remarkable concentration of flavors, resulting in richly-layered, aromatic wine that embodies the essence of Pauillac's finest expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLafite Rothschild Winemaking Practices\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to Lafite's outstanding terroir, the château has earned its prestigious reputation through meticulous winemaking practices. As dedicated stewards of the Lafite name, the Rothschilds have remained steadfast in their commitment to crafting wines of the highest caliber. The estate's rigorous standards throughout the winemaking process make these wines worth the investment as they regularly experiment with modern techniques to ensure their wines benefit. Lafite even goes so far as to produce their own barriques in their very own cooperage, a luxury reserved for only the world's top estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grand Vin showcases the mastery of Cabernet from ideal Left Bank soils, exuding elegance and harmony with its silky texture and refined tannins that leave a lasting impression on the palate. These wines possess a remarkable ability to age gracefully, evolving over time to reveal a beguiling bouquet of cassis, cedar, and tobacco. With each passing year during bottling aging, new layers and nuance emerge, showcasing the ageability of Lafite wines and the immense potential of the Pauillac region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLafite Rothschild Wines: Grand Vin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite is best known for its two flagship wines, Château Lafite Rothschild and Carruades de Lafite. Château Lafite Rothschild is the estate's grand vin, known for its elegance, finesse, and ability to age gracefully for decades. This quintessential Bordeaux wine has gained many praises and perfect scores throughout years:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP100 on the 2010 \"Full-bodied, rich and densely packed with perfumed black fruit layers, it has a rock-solid backbone of fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing very long and minerally. Still very youthful!\" Lisa Perrotti-Brown Mar 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP100 \"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 is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage – make no mistake about that. These are two great successes in this vintage that have aged well and surprised me by their intensity and overall complexity.\" Robert Parker Aug 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRP100 on the 1953 \"On two occasions I rated the 1953 100 and on another occasion, nearly perfect. According to some old-timers, the wine has been fully mature for almost 30 years. It possesses that extraordinary Lafite fragrance of minerals, lead pencil, cedar, and spice. It is velvety-textured, wonderfully round, and sweet, but so well-delineated and balanced. It is best purchased today in magnum and larger formats unless you can be assured the wine came from a cold cellar and has not been traded frequently. Last tasted 10\/94.\" Robert Parker Dec 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLafite Rothschild Second Label: Carruades de Lafite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/carruades-de-lafite\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Carruades de Lafite\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCarruades de Lafite\u003c\/a\u003e is the second wine of the estate, made from younger vines, less than 25 years, and parcels that don't meet the stringent criteria for the grand vin. However, it still maintains a high standard of quality, offering a more approachable and earlier-drinking Bordeaux experience.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 \"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":true}],"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-2003-3-pack-owc-3-0l","title":"2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 3 D\/Magnum","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":32962481455163,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-P330-2003-F0L0C0","price":13900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-P330-2003-F0L0C0_34e4d924-17b5-4d2a-926e-011582d4d59f.jpg?v=1710441233"},{"product_id":"lafite-1986-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls","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 \"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\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNM98 \"Tasted at the château, the 1986 Lafite-Rothschild continues to offer an exquisite bouquet at 30 years of age. This is beautifully defined, still full of energy, with copious blackberry, clove, leather and graphite aromas that seem to gain momentum in the glass. The palate is extremely well balanced with a crystalline quality, filigree tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, a quintessential Lafite-Rothschild with a sense of energy and focus undiminished by time. This finish displays immense purity and refinement, one of the most mineral-driven Lafites that I have encountered, whilst the aftertaste seems to linger for over one minute. It must rank as one of the finest wines from the estate.\" NM for \nTWA Dec 30, 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962489155643,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-1986-F0L0C0","price":13950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-1986-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1627938194"},{"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":"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\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_875f780b-3fe6-4406-a521-2e5e15b57e1e.jpg?v=1586475296"},{"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":"lafite-2005-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 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.\"\n\n\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":32963487825979,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2005-F0L0C0","price":5875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2005-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591939934"},{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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. 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":32964033577019,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2008-F0L0C0","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2008-F0L0C0_552c9952-9d84-47f0-bf92-29319ec3a477.jpg?v=1749511277"},{"product_id":"lafite-2006-3-0l-owc","title":"2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L), [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\n","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964376592443,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2006-F0L0C0","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2006-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1776282617"},{"product_id":"lafite-1986-750ml-slightly-soiled-label","title":"1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Soiled Label]","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 \"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\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNM98 \"Tasted at the château, the 1986 Lafite-Rothschild continues to offer an exquisite bouquet at 30 years of age. This is beautifully defined, still full of energy, with copious blackberry, clove, leather and graphite aromas that seem to gain momentum in the glass. The palate is extremely well balanced with a crystalline quality, filigree tannin, perfectly pitched acidity, a quintessential Lafite-Rothschild with a sense of energy and focus undiminished by time. This finish displays immense purity and refinement, one of the most mineral-driven Lafites that I have encountered, whilst the aftertaste seems to linger for over one minute. It must rank as one of the finest wines from the estate.\" NM for \nTWA Dec 30, 2016","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964558061627,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-1986-F0L7C0","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_3f2f68ed-1425-408e-9292-fbda1077e471.jpg?v=1586468379"},{"product_id":"lafite-2010-750ml","title":"2010 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Lafite Rothschild is a little mute on the nose at this stage, opening to reveal warm blackcurrants, baked plums and boysenberry scents with hints of chocolate mint, violets, cedar chest and pencil lead. Full-bodied, rich and densely packed with perfumed black fruit layers, it has a rock-solid backbone of fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing very long and minerally. Still very youthful!\" LPB for WA Mar 2020 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Perfectly captures the Lafite mix of delivering concentration wrapped up with delicacy and slow-build construction, with the tannins showing a scraping, chalky minerality at first and then widening out through the mid palate to reveal a creamier edge. Cut herbs, liquorice, fennel, cassis, bilberry, loganberry, cigar box, incense. More closed than the 2009, as you would expect, but this is right up there with the greatest wines of the vintage, and one that you will be able to pick out of a cellar in 30 years time without the slightest worry. Brilliant. 100% new oak for ageing, from their own DBR Lafite cooperage. And once again, having this wine among the rest of the lineup during a comparative tasting is so instructive in terms of understanding the extra depths that you get from Lafite.\" JA for IB Sep 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"This vintage featured a cold winter and cool weather at flowering, followed by a dry summer with a hot July and warm days and cool nights in August and September. The season delivered a wine with an inky dark colour and bright aromas of blackcurrant and spice with a distinctive floral edge. The texture is lively and crisp, with plenty of freshness, firm tannins, and impressive length. This wine will be best after another 10 years in bottle and will easily last 50 years beyond that. This superb, vibrant wine is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot with no Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot in the grand vin.\" CC for DR Mar 2022","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965526814779,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2010-F0L0C0","price":949.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2010-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1739764939"},{"product_id":"lafite-1988-1-5l-slightly-nicked-label","title":"1988 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Magnum (1.5L) [Slightly Nicked Label]","description":"DR96 \"This was a vintage that remained tight and closed for a long time. They are just starting to drink this at the chateau apparently, as Salin says it is their dinner wine right now. The salinity is coming through, giving a sappy grip through the mid palate, the effortless racy elegance of an older Cabernet Sauvignon with its truffles, smoked cedar, its grilled black fruits. Colour wise this is very much still intact, just a slight bricking at the edges. A lovely example of how you should never give up on wines from great estates – there will always be a moment when the terroir will out, as we saw on recent tastings of the 1975. The 1988 is certainly having one of those moments, and its long finessed finish should be savoured.\" JA for DR Dec 2016\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"The 1988 Lafite continues to offer persuasive evidence that it is the wine of the Medoc, as well as a top candidate for the wine of the vintage. Much deeper in color than the 1989, the 1988 has the classic Lafite bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit fruits, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with brilliantly focused flavors and huge tannins, this backward yet impressively endowed Lafite-Rothschild does not enjoy the acclaim of the 1982, 1986, 1989, and 1990, but do not be surprised to see it rivaling those wines in 15-20 years. The wine of the vintage?\" RP Aug 1993","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965530353723,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-1500-1988-F0L1C0","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon_ba161810-a262-4b14-a1ac-616c20c42ff3.jpg?v=1586464104"},{"product_id":"lafite-2007-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2007 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls, [Banded]","description":"DR96 \"The bouquet is forward and aromatic, with smoky, ripe black and red fruits on the nose and a fresh and firm texture, with plenty of structure and a lingering finish. It will not be the longest-lived wine, but it will drink well as you wait for your bottles from 2005, 2009, and 2010 to mature. The 2007 vintage began with a warm, mild spring. The growing season was overcast and only moderately warm. Picking began with the Merlot in the third week of September. The final blend is 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. For a vintage with a second-tier reputation at best, this delivers now.\" CC for DR Mar 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94 \"Tasted at BI Wine \u0026amp; Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Lafite-Rothschild has an elegant cigar box bouquet, with dusky black fruit and a touch of antique bureau—just classic Lafite. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, cedar and tobacco infusing the black fruit, classic in style with a conservative yet focused finish that lingers in the mouth. This is certainly the most subtle First Growth, but one of the most refined too—a sophisticated but understated Lafite-Rothschild that will age with discrete style.\" NM for TWA Jun 2017\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"A candidate for the wine of the vintage, the 2007 Lafite Rothschild (84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot) reveals classic Lafite aromas of graphite, unsmoked cigar tobacco, black currants, cherries, and a hint of truffles. The complex aromatics are followed by a round, medium to full-bodied wine with silky tannins, an overall subtle smoky component, and a rich, round, generous, plump finish. Already evolved and delicious, it should continue to drink well for two decades.\" Published: Apr 26, 2010","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32965638586427,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-2007-F0L0C0","price":7950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-2007-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774029964"},{"product_id":"lafite-2009-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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":32966119260219,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2009-F0L0C0","price":5495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2009-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520892"},{"product_id":"lafite-2010-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2010 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls [Banded]","description":"RP100 \"Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Lafite Rothschild is a little mute on the nose at this stage, opening to reveal warm blackcurrants, baked plums and boysenberry scents with hints of chocolate mint, violets, cedar chest and pencil lead. Full-bodied, rich and densely packed with perfumed black fruit layers, it has a rock-solid backbone of fantastically ripe, grainy tannins and beautiful freshness, finishing very long and minerally. Still very youthful!\" LPB for WA Mar 2020 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Perfectly captures the Lafite mix of delivering concentration wrapped up with delicacy and slow-build construction, with the tannins showing a scraping, chalky minerality at first and then widening out through the mid palate to reveal a creamier edge. Cut herbs, liquorice, fennel, cassis, bilberry, loganberry, cigar box, incense. More closed than the 2009, as you would expect, but this is right up there with the greatest wines of the vintage, and one that you will be able to pick out of a cellar in 30 years time without the slightest worry. Brilliant. 100% new oak for ageing, from their own DBR Lafite cooperage. And once again, having this wine among the rest of the lineup during a comparative tasting is so instructive in terms of understanding the extra depths that you get from Lafite.\" JA for IB Sep 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"This vintage featured a cold winter and cool weather at flowering, followed by a dry summer with a hot July and warm days and cool nights in August and September. The season delivered a wine with an inky dark colour and bright aromas of blackcurrant and spice with a distinctive floral edge. The texture is lively and crisp, with plenty of freshness, firm tannins, and impressive length. This wine will be best after another 10 years in bottle and will easily last 50 years beyond that. This superb, vibrant wine is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot with no Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot in the grand vin.\" CC for DR Mar 2022","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966418792507,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2010-F0L0C0","price":5995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2010-F0L0C0_Edit.jpg?v=1780069753"},{"product_id":"lafite-2015-12-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2015 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 12 btls, [Banded]","description":"WE100 \"This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine, is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.\" RV for WE Apr 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 \"Firm and powerful with blackberries, blueberries, currants and wet earth. Full-bodied, yet tight and angular with very pretty fruit and brightness. Really racy and super and set for a long, long life. Better after 2025. Reviewed in Hong Kong Chinese Wine Tasting July 2020.\" JS Jul 2020","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966874791995,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK12-2015-F0L0C0","price":9990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK12-2015-F0L0C0_353e869c-dcae-4440-a014-2fe602bd251a.jpg?v=1753161032"},{"product_id":"lafite-2015-3-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2015 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 3 Btls","description":"WE100 \"This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine, is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.\" RV for WE Apr 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 \"Firm and powerful with blackberries, blueberries, currants and wet earth. Full-bodied, yet tight and angular with very pretty fruit and brightness. Really racy and super and set for a long, long life. Better after 2025. Reviewed in Hong Kong Chinese Wine Tasting July 2020.\" JS Jul 2020","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32966890061883,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK03-2015-F0L0C0","price":2495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK03-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1779384354"},{"product_id":"lafite-2004-6-0l","title":"2004 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 6ltr","description":"RP95 \"The 2004 Lafite-Rothschild appears to be another late-bloomer in the sense that this 12-year-old bottle is the best I have tasted, implying an upward swing in quality. It has a wondrous bouquet, very sensual and pure with blackberry, graphite and cedar -- all the hallmarks of Pauillac, delivered with great panache. It is more opulent than I recall. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, pitch-perfect acidity and a beautiful structure. There is a regal sense to this Lafite, understated compared to the other First Growths and yet the persistence on the finish deserves a round of applause, especially in the context of the vintage. This is superb and could possibly turn out to be the pick of the Firsts.\"NM for TWA Mar 2017","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32967070220347,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-6000-2004-F0L0C0","price":5950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-6000-2004-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1591939986"},{"product_id":"lafite-2015-750ml","title":"2015 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"WE100 \"This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine, is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.\" RV for WE Apr 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 \"Firm and powerful with blackberries, blueberries, currants and wet earth. Full-bodied, yet tight and angular with very pretty fruit and brightness. Really racy and super and set for a long, long life. Better after 2025. Reviewed in Hong Kong Chinese Wine Tasting July 2020.\" JS Jul 2020","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34830516945055,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2015-F0L0C0","price":780.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2015-F0L0C0_e79ed44f-4233-4767-ab4c-31efc1e98f02.jpg?v=1770670729"},{"product_id":"lafite-2016-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2016 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls, [Banded]","description":"JD100 \"On another level and one of the greatest young Bordeaux I've ever tasted, the 2016 Lafite-Rothschild is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot raised in new oak. It takes the classic elegance and class of Lafite and turns the dial up to 11, offering a massive, heavenly array of blackcurrants, cedar pencil, graphite, tobacco, and incense aromas and flavors that soar from the glass. Deep, full-bodied, and flawlessly constructed, with perfectly integrated fruit, acidity, and tannins, this is legendary stuff all the way. It will be drinkable in 7-8 years and keep for 50-75 years or more. Along with Mouton, it's the wine of the vintage from the Medoc. Hats off to director Eric Kohler.\" JD Feb 2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Incredible aromas of crushed berries, sweet tobacco and wet earth. So perfumed and gorgeous. Hot stones and cement, too. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of intense tannins and a never ending finish. Juicy and flavorful. A muscular Lafite, not seen for a long time. Classssssss!\" JS Jun 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Classically trained and expressed Lafite, layers upon layers of crayon, slate, graphite, cigar box, grilled earth, campfire, raspberry, cassis, redcurrant, this is making adjectives pour fourth, and you'll be very very happy if you get hold a bottle of this. Brilliant, a glorious Lafite that can easily go for decades. 100% new oak, Eric Kohler technical director.\" JA for IB Jan 2026\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"What I love about the 2016 Lafite is that the sweetness of the fruit comes through even at this early stage. Sweet, ripe blackberry and cassis pulse through the palate behind the tight construction of tension and classicism given by high acidity and plenty of tannins. It has ripeness and a sense of promise but, as is often the case with a young Lafite, it's not giving a lot away and we can expect it to age for many decades perfectly comfortably. Extremely accomplished, one to cherish. Matured in 100% new oak.\" JA for DR Oct 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36385783644319,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2016-F0L0C0","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2016-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758826897"},{"product_id":"lafite-2018-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls","description":"RP100 \"Deep purple-black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium-bodied palate is dripping with class, featuring layers of mineral-laced black fruits and exquisitely ripe, singularly Lafite tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. This simply stunning, delicately crafted expression of 2018 with its singularly evocative imprint of Lafite will require a good 7-8 years in bottle, then should continue to inspire awe over the following 40+ years.\" LPB for TWA Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP100 \"The 2018 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a little swirling to unlock notes of baked plums, boysenberry preserves, and crème de cassis, with touches of menthol, Indian spices and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-filling, spicy black fruits with velvety tannins and a long, energetic finish.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2023","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43305004105965,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2018-F0L0C0","price":4595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2018-F0L0C0_16fc4797-2719-4a75-9949-2974ceb5caf2.jpg?v=1706049668"},{"product_id":"lafite-2019-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"One of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year is the 2019 Lafite Rothschild, an impeccably balanced classic of immense charm and grace. Wafting from the glass with arresting aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with violets, cigar box and warm spices, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, concentrated mid-palate framed by exquisitely powdery tannins and ripe acids, and concluding with a long, perfumed finish. This rivals the 2010 and 2016 as the greatest Lafite of the decade, and of those three vintages, it's clearly the most sensual and demonstrative out of the gates. The blend contains fully 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and attained a modest 13.4% alcohol.\" WK for WA Apr 2022\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"So much sweet tobacco, Spanish cedar, dried flowers, dark mushrooms and roses. Really aromatic. This is so polished and very powerful, yet ethereal and refined at the same time. The finish goes on for minutes. Tight and harmonious. You want to drink it! So balanced, yet it will age beautifully. It will be this good forever. 94% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 1% petit verdot.\" JS Jan 2022","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43922973065453,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2019-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2019-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1674095255"},{"product_id":"lafite-2015-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2015 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls, [Banded]","description":"WE100 \"This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine, is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.\" RV for WE Apr 2018\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS99 \"Firm and powerful with blackberries, blueberries, currants and wet earth. Full-bodied, yet tight and angular with very pretty fruit and brightness. Really racy and super and set for a long, long life. Better after 2025. Reviewed in Hong Kong Chinese Wine Tasting July 2020.\" JS Jul 2020","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44108149260525,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2015-F0L0C0","price":4995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2015-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520471"},{"product_id":"lafite-2020-banded-750ml-owc","title":"2020 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD100 \"Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2020 Château Lafite-Rothschild is a sensational effort checking in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that hit 12.8% natural alcohol and a pH of 3.94. As Lafite as Lafite gets, this ultra-classic reveals a dense ruby\/plum hue as well as a tight, yet layered bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and subtle spice. Flawlessly balanced, deep, concentrated, and layered, it has an incredible mid-palate, building, perfect tannins, and a finish that leaves you salivating. Refined, elegant, and perfection are the buzz words here. Unfortunately, it's not for the instant gratification crowd, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this require 15 years to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window. It will probably hit its 100th birthday in fine form.\" JD Mar 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, with a density and tightness. Very compact and complex. Racy. Delicacy with strength. Orange peel undertones. A wine to contemplate. You must understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future. Only 12.8% alcohol. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Best after 2030, but drink it if you have the chance taste it.\" JS May 2023","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44246321987821,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2020-F0L0C0","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2020-F0L0C0_2c5a3593-d4d9-474e-935b-e329e98d942c.jpg?v=1742520440"},{"product_id":"lafite-2017-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2017 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls, [Banded]","description":"JS98 \"Deep and typical on the nose with blackcurrants, black tea, leather and graphite. The aromas draw you down to the palate. Full-bodied, creamy and beautiful with extremely polished, refined tannins. Yet, it's powerful and long. Highest percent of cabernet sauvignon ever. Juicy and almost exotic, but very tidy with ripe tannins.\" JS Jan 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP97+ \"Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the 2017 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet-purple colored. It opens slowly, cautiously with restrained notes of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, warm blackcurrants and wild blueberries, followed by emerging notions of smoked meats, fragrant earth, crushed rocks and lilacs with touches of cast-iron pan and Marmite toast. Medium-bodied, the palate is deceptively light and quite ethereal on entry, growing in the mouth to reveal elegant layers of energetic red and black fruits with tons of savory accents. Framed by exquisitely ripe, wonderfully fine-grained tannins, it has exhilarating freshness and a very long, hypnotically perfumed finish. On a final note, the alcohol here is a jaw-dropping 12.5%, which is something of a miracle considering the ripeness of the Cabernet. A total head-turner, I cannot wait to follow the development of this wine!\" LPB for WA Mar 2020","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44668907094253,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2017-F0L0C0","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1704847110"},{"product_id":"lafite-2018-750ml","title":"2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP100 \"Deep purple-black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium-bodied palate is dripping with class, featuring layers of mineral-laced black fruits and exquisitely ripe, singularly Lafite tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. This simply stunning, delicately crafted expression of 2018 with its singularly evocative imprint of Lafite will require a good 7-8 years in bottle, then should continue to inspire awe over the following 40+ years.\" LPB for TWA Mar 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLP100 \"The 2018 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet-purple in color. It needs a little swirling to unlock notes of baked plums, boysenberry preserves, and crème de cassis, with touches of menthol, Indian spices and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-filling, spicy black fruits with velvety tannins and a long, energetic finish.\" LPB for TWI Feb 2023\n","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44874532094189,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2018-F0L0C0","price":749.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2018-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520402"},{"product_id":"lafite-2020-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2020 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls","description":"JD100 \"Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2020 Château Lafite-Rothschild is a sensational effort checking in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that hit 12.8% natural alcohol and a pH of 3.94. As Lafite as Lafite gets, this ultra-classic reveals a dense ruby\/plum hue as well as a tight, yet layered bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and subtle spice. Flawlessly balanced, deep, concentrated, and layered, it has an incredible mid-palate, building, perfect tannins, and a finish that leaves you salivating. Refined, elegant, and perfection are the buzz words here. Unfortunately, it's not for the instant gratification crowd, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this require 15 years to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window. It will probably hit its 100th birthday in fine form.\" JD Mar 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, with a density and tightness. Very compact and complex. Racy. Delicacy with strength. Orange peel undertones. A wine to contemplate. You must understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future. Only 12.8% alcohol. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Best after 2030, but drink it if you have the chance taste it.\" JS May 2023","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46468241391853,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2020-F0L0C0","price":4195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2020-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1720195891"},{"product_id":"lafite-2021-6-pack-owc-750ml","title":"2021 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac [Banded], Case of 6 btls","description":"AG97 \"The 2021 Lafite-Rothschild is every bit as exceptional as it was from barrel. The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon comes through loud and clear. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 is dark, racy and full of Lafite sensuality, all kicked up by the natural intensity of the year. Dark red\/purplish fruit, mint, lavender and rose petal are all on display. It’s not a showy wine, and it will need quite a bit of time to fully reveal its charms.\" AG for VM Feb 2024\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR97 \"I loved this wine during en primeur and I love it still, hovering over giving it 98 points. It’s round and lively but also full and complete, not plush or opulent but supple with intensity and a really enjoyable, juicy acidity and chalky, mineral grip to the tannins. It’s not trying too hard yet still displays power: such concentration and balance. The 96% Cabernet works so well and gives Lafite a star performer this year. This is one you're still going to want to crack open and finish, in 10, 20 or 30 years.\" GH for DR Nov 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA96 \"One of the wines of the vintage, as it was En Primeur, and delivers grip and character, laced with slate, graceful cool blue and black fruit. Finessed tannins opens to show waves of sage, liqourice root, cloves and forest floor. Almost entirely Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Petit Verdot slice from 100 year old grapes. 34hl\/h yield, harvest September 22 to October 8, 90% new oak for ageing. A long-ageing wine within the context of the vintage, and a reminder that this is a wine that takes all kind of weather conditions in its stride. 1st year organic conversion.\" JA for IB Jan 2024","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47275827495149,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2021-F0L0C0","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2021-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1742520251"},{"product_id":"2016-chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-bottle-750ml","title":"2016 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD100 \"On another level and one of the greatest young Bordeaux I've ever tasted, the 2016 Lafite-Rothschild is composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot raised in new oak. It takes the classic elegance and class of Lafite and turns the dial up to 11, offering a massive, heavenly array of blackcurrants, cedar pencil, graphite, tobacco, and incense aromas and flavors that soar from the glass. Deep, full-bodied, and flawlessly constructed, with perfectly integrated fruit, acidity, and tannins, this is legendary stuff all the way. It will be drinkable in 7-8 years and keep for 50-75 years or more. Along with Mouton, it's the wine of the vintage from the Medoc. Hats off to director Eric Kohler.\" JD Feb 2019\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Incredible aromas of crushed berries, sweet tobacco and wet earth. So perfumed and gorgeous. Hot stones and cement, too. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of intense tannins and a never ending finish. Juicy and flavorful. A muscular Lafite, not seen for a long time. Classssssss!\" JS Jun 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJA100 \"Classically trained and expressed Lafite, layers upon layers of crayon, slate, graphite, cigar box, grilled earth, campfire, raspberry, cassis, redcurrant, this is making adjectives pour fourth, and you'll be very very happy if you get hold a bottle of this. Brilliant, a glorious Lafite that can easily go for decades. 100% new oak, Eric Kohler technical director.\" JA for IB Jan 2026\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"What I love about the 2016 Lafite is that the sweetness of the fruit comes through even at this early stage. Sweet, ripe blackberry and cassis pulse through the palate behind the tight construction of tension and classicism given by high acidity and plenty of tannins. It has ripeness and a sense of promise but, as is often the case with a young Lafite, it's not giving a lot away and we can expect it to age for many decades perfectly comfortably. Extremely accomplished, one to cherish. Matured in 100% new oak.\" JA for DR Oct 2018","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48164993827053,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-0750-2016-F0L0C0","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-0750-2016-F0L0C0_61e106ef-bf35-4ea3-92fd-f0f02a44b648.jpg?v=1770934037"},{"product_id":"2020-chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-d-magnum-3l","title":"2020 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L) [OWC]","description":"JD100 \"Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2020 Château Lafite-Rothschild is a sensational effort checking in as 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot that hit 12.8% natural alcohol and a pH of 3.94. As Lafite as Lafite gets, this ultra-classic reveals a dense ruby\/plum hue as well as a tight, yet layered bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and subtle spice. Flawlessly balanced, deep, concentrated, and layered, it has an incredible mid-palate, building, perfect tannins, and a finish that leaves you salivating. Refined, elegant, and perfection are the buzz words here. Unfortunately, it's not for the instant gratification crowd, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this require 15 years to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window. It will probably hit its 100th birthday in fine form.\" JD Mar 2023\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, with a density and tightness. Very compact and complex. Racy. Delicacy with strength. Orange peel undertones. A wine to contemplate. You must understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future. Only 12.8% alcohol. 92% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Best after 2030, but drink it if you have the chance taste it.\" JS May 202392% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48895801917677,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-3000-2020-F0L0C0","price":3095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-3000-2020-F0L0C0_e4d7049e-0982-4e2e-aed6-efaa3f9f8167.jpg?v=1768594146"},{"product_id":"2022-chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-case-of-6-btls-banded","title":"2022 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, Case of 6 btls","description":"RP100 \"In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first growths this year, reminding me of a modern-day version of Lafite's magical 1953.\" WK for TWA Mar 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD100 \"The 2022 Château Lafite-Rothschild is based on 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot that was harvested between the 31st of August and the 24th of September. Just sensational in its power while remaining weightless, it offers utterly classic Lafite aromatics of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened lead pencils, spring flowers, and graphite. Full-bodied, concentrated, and seamless on the palate, it has a multi-dimensional mouthfeel, off-the-charts purity, and a finish that won’t quit. It’s shockingly accessible, yet there’s no shortage of structure, depth, or concentration. Aged in new French oak barrels, this is a monumental Lafite that should evolve for 50-75+ years. If this doesn’t do it for you, I can’t imagine what would.\" JD Feb 2025\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJS100 \"A benchmark modern Lafite showing tobacco, orange peel, cedar, pencil shavings, violets and cigar box—so perfumed. Medium-bodied with lots of graphite, stone and hints of redcurrants on the palate. It goes on for minutes. Reminds me of Lafites that I love made decades ago. Could be the great 1986. A blend of 94% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Best after 2030 but already fascinating.\" JS Jan 2025 \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDR100 \"Deep, dark and restrained, offering cool black fruit with hints of cocoa and sea spray minerality. Poised and perfumed, it glides across the palate with Lafite’s signature elegance. Tannins gently frame the red fruit, achieving seamless balance. Subtle yet commanding, with layers of refinement, depth and completeness, and a minty, stony, crystalline purity. A masterpiece of understatement and precision. I love this wine. 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot. Organic.\" GH for DR Dec 2024 ","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49118162256109,"sku":"BDX:LAF:LAFI-PK06-2022-F0L0C0","price":4795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLAFLAFI-PK06-2022-F0L0C0_edit.jpg?v=1776311444"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/Lafite_blast_1600.jpg?v=1705425218","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-lafite-rothschild.oembed?page=3","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}