Pauillac

Château Lafite Rothschild 2021 - 75 cl

6 126 €

1,021.00 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.

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Grape varieties and terroir

Cabernet Sauvignon majority: structure, finesse and length

Merlot and Petit Verdot: bring suppleness, complexity and depth, the vines rest on fine gravel soils on a limestone substrate, typical of the greatest terroirs of Pauillac.

Tasting

Color: Deep ruby ​​red, with purple highlights.

Nose: Fine and complex, combining fresh red fruits (cherry, redcurrant), floral notes (violet), touches of blond tobacco, graphite and cedar.

Palate: Silky attack, surgically precise, fine and velvety tannins, beautiful mineral tension. Long, chiseled finish, carried by a vibrant freshness and slightly smoky notes.

Storage Potential

A wine with great ageing potential: 40 to 50 years without difficulty, to reveal all the complexity of its terroir.

Food and Wine Pairings

Will go wonderfully with:

- Tournedos Rossini
- Saddle of lamb in herb crust
- Pigeon with peas
- Matured hard cheeses (Comté, Parmesan, old Mimolette)

Description

A symbol of excellence and elegance, Château Lafite Rothschild embodies the pinnacle of the 1855 Grands Crus Classés hierarchy. This legendary wine stands out vintage after vintage for its refinement, depth, and unique ability to endure through the decades. 2021, marked by a demanding climate, reveals a Lafite of remarkable precision, emphasizing finesse and purity of expression.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Lafite Rothschild 2021
Region Pauillac, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Pauillac Grand Cru Classé 1855
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep ruby red
Nose Fresh red fruits, violet, blonde tobacco, graphite
Palate Silky, precise, fine tannins, fresh and mineral finish
Aging 18-20 months in new barrels
Cellaring potential 40-50 years old
Food & wine pairing Noble meats, game, sauced dishes, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Wine of rare finesse, precise and chiseled, reflection of a demanding and elegant vintage

Château Lafite-Rothschild

Château Lafite-Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Médoc. Located in Pauillac, it spans 112 hectares predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, on a terroir of deep gravel. Owned by the Rothschild family since 1868, it embodies excellence, rigor, and Bordeaux tradition. Each vintage combines power, finesse, and an exceptional aging capacity. A global reference, Château Lafite-Rothschild remains the ultimate emblem of wine refinement.

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