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Type: Red Wine
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Code: LAFI245
As is typical of Lafite Rothschild, the wine features a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, and the result is stunning. It opens with exuberant notes of black fruits, violets and graphite on the nose showcasing remarkable purity and freshness. The 2024 vintage is the first vintage to be officially certified as organic.
This is an En Primeur wine and special conditions apply.

Specification

Producer

Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate in France, owned by members of the Rothschild family since the 19th century. The name Lafite comes from the Gascon term "la hite" meaning "small hill". The vineyard is one of the largest in the Médoc at 107 hectares, and produces around 35,000 cases annually, of which between 15,000 and 25,000 are first growth. Its vines are around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3...

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Tasting Notes

It opens with exuberant notes of black fruits, violets and graphite on the nose showcasing remarkable purity and freshness. Medium-bodied, with a beautiful texture and silky, harmonious tannins it has a mineral edge, delivering delicacy and finesse. The finish is long and pure with an impressive persistence. Aged in 50% new oak, this vintage captures the quintessential elegance that Lafite Rothschild is known for. Unsurprisingly, it stands among the finest wines produced in Pauillac this year.

Vinification

The 2024 vintage is the first vintage to be officially certified as organic. The harvest, which ran from 23rd September to 7th October, was notably short, making it the shortest harvest on record for the château. All grapes were hand-harvested, with each parcel vinified separately. With a healthy yield of 32 hl/ha, gentle extractions and selective pressings were used, with 16% press wine included in the final blend. Only one-third of the total crop will be used for the Grand Vin.

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