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Where to buy 2018 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac

2018 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac

CHF 1,719.00

Red Wine: 2018 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac

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.

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Producer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Ratings: WE | 100 WS | 99

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend

    Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

      Detailed Description

      Checking in as a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, the 2018 ChĆ¢teau Lafite-Rothschild is one of those magical Lafites that offers an already up-front, complex, nuanced style yet has the class and balance to evolve for 40-50 years. As always, this wine is never about sheer power, and the 2018 offers a full-bodied, incredibly elegant and weightless style that carries textbook blackcurrant fruits, lead pencil shavings, green tobacco, cedarwood, and camphor aromas and flavors. I compared this wine to a more elegant version of the 2016 from barrel and I think that comparison still holds. Incredibly up-front and charming, and already drinkable with sweet tannins, it will unquestionably pick up more complexity and nuance over the coming 4-6 years. It should hit maturity around age 10 and evolve for 75 years or more given its perfect balance. This is a beautiful, quintessential Lafite that exudes elegance and charm.

        Reviews:

        • Wine Enthusiast: ļ»æAn immensely structured wine, this is complex, concentrated and yet so contained. The wine impresses with its balance, layers of succulent black-currant fruits and effortless style. A wine for the long term, it should not be touched before 2029.
        • James Suckling: Wow. The aromas are so intense and refined at the same time, offering gorgeous blackcurrant, lead-pencil and orchid character. Such purity of fruit. Sleek and finely polished with a fine cut to the tannins that provide such grace and glamor. Yet, itā€™s got the power and structure to age for decades.

        Producer Information

        Chateau Lafite Rothschild is one of only four classified first growths and thus the designation as 1st er Cru. The vintage rankings of the Universal Paris Exposition in 1855 officially gave Lafite the rating as ā€œLeader among fine wines.ā€ While the first known reference to Lafite dates to 1234 with a certain Gombaud de Lafite, abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery north of Pauillac, Lafiteā€™s mention as a medieval fief dates to the 14th century. The name Lafite comes from the Gascon language term ā€œla hiteā€, which means ā€œhillockā€. There were probably already vineyards on the property at the time when the SĆ©gur family organised the vineyard in the 17th century, and Lafite began to earn its reputation as a great winemaking estate.

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        2018 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac

        CHF 1,719.00

        Red Wine: 2018 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac

        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.

        Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!

        Featured in

        NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.

        Producer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild

        Ratings: WE | 100 WS | 99

        Vintage: 2018

        Size: 750ml

        ABV: 13.5%

        Varietal: Bordeaux Blend

        Country/Region: France, Bordeaux

        Checking in as a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot, the 2018 ChĆ¢teau Lafite-Rothschild is one of those magical Lafites that offers an already up-front, complex, nuanced style yet has the class and balance to evolve for 40-50 years. As always, this wine is never about sheer power, and the 2018 offers a full-bodied, incredibly elegant and weightless style that carries textbook blackcurrant fruits, lead pencil shavings, green tobacco, cedarwood, and camphor aromas and flavors. I compared this wine to a more elegant version of the 2016 from barrel and I think that comparison still holds. Incredibly up-front and charming, and already drinkable with sweet tannins, it will unquestionably pick up more complexity and nuance over the coming 4-6 years. It should hit maturity around age 10 and evolve for 75 years or more given its perfect balance. This is a beautiful, quintessential Lafite that exudes elegance and charm.

        Reviews:

        Producer Information

        Chateau Lafite Rothschild is one of only four classified first growths and thus the designation as 1st er Cru. The vintage rankings of the Universal Paris Exposition in 1855 officially gave Lafite the rating as ā€œLeader among fine wines.ā€ While the first known reference to Lafite dates to 1234 with a certain Gombaud de Lafite, abbot of the Vertheuil Monastery north of Pauillac, Lafiteā€™s mention as a medieval fief dates to the 14th century. The name Lafite comes from the Gascon language term ā€œla hiteā€, which means ā€œhillockā€. There were probably already vineyards on the property at the time when the SĆ©gur family organised the vineyard in the 17th century, and Lafite began to earn its reputation as a great winemaking estate.
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