2005
AOP - Appellation d’Origine Protégée (AOC)
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
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 |
Contains sulfites | Yes |
Robert Parker 95
jamesSuckling 100
reneGabriel 20
wineSpectator 98
vinous 97