Château Lafite Rothschild 2018

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Pauillac - Premier Grand Cru Classé

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 NOTATION

100/100 Parker - 99/100 James Suckling

Ageing potential: 2028 - 2068

Tasted by Lisa Perrotti-Brown on March 31, 2021: "Deep purple-black in color, you have to spin it a bit to discover intoxicating scents of cassis, baked plums, and black cherry compote, with notes of dark chocolate, licorice, cast iron skillet, cedar chest, and fertile earth, as well as a hint of pencil lead. The medium-bodied, delicately crafted palate has great elegance, with layers of mineralized black fruits and exquisitely ripe, Lafite-like tannins that finish with stunning length and depth."

 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.

Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.50% Merlot and 0.50% Petit Verdot.

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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