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★ Wine Spectator 96 • Vinous 97 • James Suckling 98 • Wine Advocate 100

LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1er Grand cru classé Pauillac Bordeaux rouge 2003

Red

€720,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In this great 2003 vintage, Lafite Rothschild displays a remarkable solar maturity, offering an ample and warm palate. The nose opens with notes of blond tobacco, wild berries, and sandalwood, signatures of a melted tertiary complexity. A beautiful structure and a straight finish testify to the balance preserved despite the heat of the vintage.

Format:
Appellation: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 12.7
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

96

Wine Spectator Tasting Note

Subtle, complex aromas of berries, licorice and currants. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Very well-integrated wine. Lovely stuff. Wonderful length and finesse. (JS)

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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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