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★ Vinous 90 • James Suckling 93 • Wine Advocate 90

LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2013

1er Grand cru classé Pauillac Bordeaux Red

€445,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

This Lafite Rothschild 2013 displays remarkable finesse, an elegance that surprises in this more delicate vintage. The palate offers a clean structure and polished tannins, where notes of black plum and a subtle touch of graphite mingle. A wine that, despite the vagaries of the year, maintains a beautiful poise and a promise of evolution.

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

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Vinous Tasting Note

The 2013 Lafite-Rothschild is a slightly muddled nose, and certainly, compared directly with the other Rothschild, there is not the same level of delineation and complexity. The palate is thankfully better with mint and eucalyptus on the entry. It's moderate depth with a pastille-like style. The 2013 doesn't really deliver First Growth sophistication on the finish. It's a First Growth chugging along on two cylinders instead of four, yet you'll still finish drinking your glass. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting.

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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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