2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
$ 2600.00 AUD
The outstanding 100pt 2018 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot and has 13.3% alcohol. 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. Drink 2028 - 2068.
Region - Bordeaux
Type - Red
Year - 2018
Winery - Bordeaux
Grape - Bordeaux Blend
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
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.
Wine descriptors
Big and Rich, Captivating and Complex, Elegant and Fine, For the Cellar, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Cherries, Dark Berries, Plum
Other aromas & flavour
Chocolate, Earth, Florals, Meaty, Minerality, Oak, Spices, Toastiness
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
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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