2005

Château Lafite-Rothschild

AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC)

Château Lafite-Rotschild

Description

2005 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac AOC,
Château Lafite-Rothschild

Vinous:
The 2005 Lafite-Rothschild is a gorgeous wine, but it is also very young. Readers lucky enough to own it will find a very classic, gracious Lafite-Rothschild that still needs a few years to be at its best. Bright red-toned fruit, crushed rocks, mint and licorice open first, followed by darker aromas and flavors that develop as the wine gains volume with air. Tasted next to its peers, Lafite is so typical of itself and less marked by the year. And that is one of the signs of a truly great terroir. Lafite-Rothschild is not as showy as many other wines in this vintage, but it is so true to its own identity, and that is the highest compliment I can pay it. The 2005 is 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, done in 100% new oak, which is not at all noticeable. At the time, the Cabernet percentage was quite high, but that has now become the norm. Tasted two times. 97/100

Product information

Category Wine
Color red
Taste dry
Vintage 2005
Grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Bottle size 0,75 l
Bottle cap Natural cork
Quality level AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC)
Origin Bordeaux (FR)
Alcohol content 13% vol
Contains sulfites Yes
Öko-Kontrollstellennummer Händler CH-BIO-123'4'5^4545

Allergens

Contains sulfites Yes
CHF 970.00 CHF 1’293.33/Liter
incl. VAT (Plus shipping costs)

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Rating

  • Robert Parker 95

  • jamesSuckling 100

  • reneGabriel 20

  • wineSpectator 98

  • vinous 97

Producer

  • Château Lafite-Rotschild
  • Frankreich / Bordeaux
  • Château Lafite-Rotschild
    33250 Pauillac