Pauillac - Château Lafite Rothschild 2001
The Estate
Among the first in the history of the classified growths of 1855 from Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild is a lord on its gravelly 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 main areas. From the hills surrounding the Château to 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.
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Format: 75 cl |
Country: France |
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| Region: Bordeaux |
Farming: sustainable agriculture |
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| Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Tasting: the Lafite Rothschild 2001 presents a deep and saturated color, plum/purple, accompanied by notes of pencil lead mixed with aromas of liqueur, blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. Extremely elegant, medium-bodied, with intense concentration, great richness, and soft tannins, it seems to evolve quickly, at least compared to recent vintages of Lafite, which were much more restrained and powerful. |