Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2010 Pauillac
| Category: | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
|---|---|
| Category: | dry |
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Subregion: | Médoc |
| Winery: | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Grape variety: | 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 % Merlot |
| Classification: | 1. Cru |
| Vintage: | 2010 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 12,5 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
An impressionistic work - composed of thousands of tiny particles that come together to form a breathtaking whole. And where the impressions of normal wine would have ended long ago, the flavour crescendo continues higher and higher until it towers over the others like Burj Dubai over the bay. Lean, darkly refined, with enormous concentration but a sensuality you almost don't know about, a complexity and length that takes your breath away.
The wine has an opaque ruby colour with a vivid purple rim. Very restrained aromas suggest red cherry, raspberry and cedar. The palate has excellent concentration and texture. The tannins are firm but beautifully refined. Delicate with a refreshing, lively, long finish.
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Château Lafite Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate located in the Pauillac area of the Médoc region, where some of the world's most sought-after and expensive red wines are produced. Unlike the more robust Latour and Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild is known for its fragrance, elegance, finesse, and harmony. However, great vintages can age for 50 years or more.
Wines from Château Lafite Rothschild are among the most expensive in the world. A notable instance is from 1985, when a nearly 200-year-old bottle of Château Lafite from 1787 was sold at Christie's auction house in London for an impressive $156,450.
The precise blend of the grand vin (wine named Château Lafite Rothschild) can vary depending on the vintage. It often contains between 80-95% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot making up most of the remainder. At the winery, each plot of vines is kept separate for fermentation to preserve their terroir and allow maximum control during blending. The wine matures for up to 20 months in new oak barrels.
The vineyard here, renowned for its excellent terroir, is nearly 100 hectares, making it one of the largest in Médoc, and the winery produces about 35,000 cases of wine annually. Château Lafite Rothschild wines are characterized by a delicious softness and balance. Thanks to the presence of Merlot, the wine is soft and rounded, while the primary components of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc bring elegance and exceptional aging potential to the wine.
