2014 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
$ 1999.00 AUD
One of the worlds greatest wines. This is arguably the most sought after of the 5 first growths and demands as hefty price tag that is worthy of the wine itself.
Region - Bordeaux
Type - Red
Year - 2014
Winery - Bordeaux
Grape - Cabernet Blend (Bordeaux Blend)
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
Aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth.
Wine descriptors
Big and Rich, Captivating and Complex, Earthy and Savoury, For the Cellar, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Dark Berries, Plum
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Minerality, Oak, Spices
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
The 2014 Lafite-Rothschild, tasted with head winemaker Eric Kohler, has retained that very opulent and outgoing bouquet that dare I say actually reminded me of Mouton-Rothschild. There are layers of blackberry and boysenberry fruit, still that hint of juniper berry, certainly a more extrovert Lafite-Rothschild compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very focused and quite linear, again with plenty of black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. It begins to clam up towards the saline finish, suggesting that it will need several years in bottle, but I still have high expectations for this First Growth once afforded several years in bottle.
Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blends are made up of a combination of traditional grapes found in the region of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the dominant varieties used in these blends, but you'll also find Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carménère and other supporting grapes. The firm, structured and tannic Left Bank Bordeaux reds are typically Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, whereas the more juicy, lush and approachable Right Bank Bordeaux reds have Merlot as their primary grape. These wines are some of the world's greatest expressions and have been made to last decades!
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