Château Lafite Rothschild 1953

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Pauillac - Premier Grand cru classé

100/100 Parker: legendary vintage

Tasting notes : Parker

When to drink this wine? Now.

Opinion : "On two occasions, I have given the 1953 a score of 100 and, on another occasion, a near-perfect score. According to some old-timers, this wine reached full maturity nearly 30 years ago. It has that extraordinary Lafite perfume of minerals, lead pencil, cedar and spice. It has a velvety texture, is wonderfully round and soft, but is so well delineated and balanced. It's best bought today in magnum or larger, unless you're sure the wine comes from a cold cellar and hasn't been traded frequently." 

 TERROIR

The vineyard comprises three main areas: the slopes around the Château, the plateau of Carruades adjoining to the west and a 4.5 ha plot in the neighbouring commune of Saint-Estèphe. The surface area is 112 ha, and is made up of fine, deep gravel, mixed with aeolian sands on a tertiary limestone subsoil, well drained and well exposed.

SERVICE 

Château Lafite Rothschild should be decanted for 2 hours or more. It is best served between 16 and 18°C. This will allow the wine to soften and open up its flavour. For wines that have not been aged in barrels, decanting is not necessary. Aeration in a carafe is recommended when the wine is young and has been aged in oak barrels.

 FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

Château Lafite Rothschild can be served with aperitifs, starters, main courses or cheeses.

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