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★ Vinous 91 • Wine Advocate 90

LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1994

1er Grand cru classé Pauillac Bordeaux Red

€460,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

With the 1994 vintage, Lafite Rothschild reveals an impressive stature, combining with ease a mellowed fruit with a tertiary complexity where cedar and fine spices meet a fresh structure. Its melted texture and remarkable length announce a great capacity to stand the test of time.

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Appellation: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 12.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

91

Vinous Tasting Note

Spicy coconut and shoe polish nose. Vinous and delineated in the mouth; has plenty of flavor. A tart edge keeps the sweetness of fruit under wraps. The somewhat cool finish is long, subtle and firmly tannic.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Lafite Rothschild stands out in Pauillac as one of the most accomplished expressions of great Bordeaux wine, rooted in a terroir of deep gravel that gives Cabernet Sauvignon rare poise and finesse. Heir to an ancient history, celebrated under the Ségur family before entering the Rothschild orbit, the estate has built an identity where prestige never takes precedence over precision. In the northern Médoc, it cultivates a racy, nuanced style, always driven by freshness, cedar, graphite, and that lingering finish that allows the wine to endure. Under the guidance of the Rothschild family and the teams that watch over the vineyard today, Château Lafite Rothschild continues a highly refined interpretation of its plots and aging process. The "grand vin" remains the beating heart of the property, while Carruades de Lafite offers a more supple and immediate variation without blurring the estate's hierarchy. The silhouette of the château, its anchor in Pauillac, and its reputation as a wine of the court compose a living heritage rather than a mere myth. Château Lafite Rothschild thus remains a major reference for those seeking a Pauillac of great aging potential, serene depth, and lasting elegance.

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