Pauillac-Château Lafite Rothschild 2008
The estate
Among the first in the history of the classified growths of 1855 from Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild is a lord on its gravel lands. Bearing a long winemaking tradition initiated in 1620, it has established itself over the centuries as a true standard-bearer of the Pauillac appellation on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region.
Because great wines are born only in great terroirs, Château Lafite Rothschild benefits from an exceptional location with a vineyard divided into three large areas. The hills surrounding the Château, the plateau of Carruades to the west, and a plot in the neighboring commune of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafite Rothschild oversees a total of 112 hectares of vines planted on fine, deep gravel soils with sand on the surface, while the limestone subsoil allows for excellent drainage.
Format: 75 cl | Country: France | |
| Region: Bordeaux | Cultivation: sustainable agriculture | |
| Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc | Tasting: purple-violet color. On the nose: dominated by red fruit, the nose gradually reveals a beautiful complexity. The palate expresses the classicism of Pauillac with a solid and coherent structure. The tannins, more enveloped than in the sunny vintages, offer great elegance. The finish, flavorful and persistent, reveals a harmonious and irresistible wine. | |
| Sold in cases of 12 bottles only |