Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac – 2009

  • Ready 2020 - 2048
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  •  France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Pauillac

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Médoc > Pauillac

Producer

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Type

Red

Grape

Bordeaux Red Blend

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Producer

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Appellation

Pauillac

Designation

AOP

Classification

Premier Cru

Cuvee Bottling


Gallery


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Tasting notes

Vinous
Tasted: 14/03/2019
Drink: 2020-2050
Author: Neal Martin


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Robert Parker
Tasted: 23/02/2019
Drink: 2019-2049


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Tasted: 14/02/2019
Drink: 2024-2050


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Profile

Area under vines: 112 hectares
Soils: fine deep gravel, mixed with aeolian sand on a subsoil of tertiary limestone
Average age of the vines: 38 years
Production: 15,000 to 20,000 cases a year
Ageing: 18 to 20 months in 100% new barrels

Grape varieties:
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 80 to 95%
  • Merlot 5 to 25%
  • Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot 0 to 5%
Vintage 1961: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage 1994: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon 1% Petit Verdot


Second wine: Carruades de Lafite

Average Annual Production: 20,000 to 30,000 Cases

Grape varieties:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon 50-70%
  • Merlot 30-50%
  • Cabernet Franc 0-5%

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Contact details

Name

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Address

Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, France
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Trade Summary (Bids and Offers)

Case size Tax status bid offer Recent
12x75cl IB £ 6,440
(¥ 58,624)
3x75cl DP £ 2,150
(¥ 19,572)
3x75cl IB £ 1,900
(¥ 17,296)
6x75cl IB £ 2,700
(¥ 24,578)

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