Chateau Lafite Rothschild • Pauillac, France
Château Lafite Rothschild, the grand vin of this historic Pauillac first growth, is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon b…Château Lafite Rothschild, the grand vin of this historic Pauillac first growth, is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend from old vines rooted in deep gravel over limestone on the château’s slopes, the Carruades plateau, and parcels in…Learn More »
$1129
/750ml
2008 Retail Average
95
/100
2008 Pro Rating
Quiet power defines this wine: dark, pure cassis and blackberry layered with cool stone, fine tobacco leaf, cedar and a touch of black tea glide over a perfectly ordered frame of tannin and acidity. Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2008 feels classical and poised rather than showy, with depth and concentration that build slowly and a finish that lingers in a long, graceful line. It’s an utterly refined Pauillac that promises even greater complexity with further time in bottle.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic; dry-aged ribeye with pommes dauphinoise; truffled roast chicken with wild mushrooms
Château Lafite Rothschild, the grand vin of this historic Pauillac first growth, is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend from old vines rooted in deep gravel over limestone on the château’s slopes, the Carruades plateau, and parcels in Saint-Estèphe. Renowned for its refined, cedar-tinged bouquet and a balance of power, finesse, and longevity, it is widely regarded as one of Bordeaux’s most elegant and collectible wines.