Chateau Lafite Rothschild Premier GCC 2019, 6 x 75cl

Château Lafite Rothschild produces two of only five wines awarded First Growth - the highest rank of Bordeaux wines and is one of the largest vineyards in the Medoc - standing at 107 hectares. The majority of the vines are Cabernet Sauvignon, at 70%, followed by Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%). A bottle of 1869 Château Lafite Rothschild holds the world record for the most expensive bottle of wine sold at auction for $233,973 in 2010.

Tasting Notes:

“There is a sense of discretion to this Lafite, full of pencil lead, crayon, chalk-textured minerality, clear grain and grip to the tannins that lets everything unfold slowly and calmly, no drama and yet a slow-building sense of power. Enjoyable precision and chiselling to the spiced cassis and bilberry fruits, this feels supremely Lafite in its balance and finesse. The tight structure relaxes in the glass, adding a layer of creaminess to the blackberry and loganberry fruit. A large majority of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, and it takes up its dominant role with grace. Brilliant quality. Harvest September 19 to October 7. Lafite always takes its time to show its full potential, and this could easily be a 100 point wine at the 10 year-plus window.” Score: 98 - Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com, October 2021

Serving Suggestions:

Pairs well with classic meat dishes such as veal, pork, beef, game.