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Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2005 Red
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- Producer
- Château Lafite Rothschild
- Region
- Pauillac, Bordeaux
- Vintage
- 2005
- Appellation
- Grand Cru
- Classification
- Premier Grand Cru Classé
- Country
- France
- Type
- Red Wine
- Grape variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Volume
- 750ml
About this product
Curated Château Lafite Rothschild with provenance from Burgdy.
While the 2005 is another brilliantly classic Lafite Rothschild, for my taste, it comes in slightly behind their extraordinarily opulent 2003 as well as the dramatically powerful 2000. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, the 2005 boasts a dark ruby/purple color in addition to that exceptional Lafite perfume of graphite, spring flowers, crushed rocks, and sweet black cherry and black currant fruit that exudes class and nobility. The wine is medium-bodied with extremely high levels of tannin in addition to sensational purity, length, and overall harmony. However, it is exceptionally backward, and even more tannic than either the 1995 or 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+.
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- Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
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What collectors are saying
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Still quite austere but harmonious.
Great with dinner
Arrived in perfect condition from Burgdy. Ouverte et mis en carafe 4h avant.
A serious Rothschild Pauillac
The Latour was filled with cool red fruit perfume, soil, crushed violets, and a blue fruit undertone. This was very ready, ultra sleek and regal. Solid pour.
Lovely pour
Opened the Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac after a short decant. Savoury, classic.
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A serious Rothschild Pauillac
The Latour was filled with cool red fruit perfume, soil, crushed violets, and a blue fruit undertone. This was very ready, ultra sleek and regal. Solid pour.
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Lovely pour
Opened the Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac after a short decant. Savoury, classic.
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Specifications
- Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
- 98 points
- Falstaff
- 98 points
- Wine Enthusiast
- 99 points
- Jean-Marc Quarin
- 97 points
- The Wine Palate
- 95 points
- Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux
- 98 points
- The Wine Independent
- 95 points
- Jamie Goode
- 92 points
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 98 points
- Gault & Millau
- 19.5/20
- La Revue du Vin de France
- 19.5/20
- The Wine Front
- 95 points
- Bettane et Desseauve
- 19/20
