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Château Lafite Rothschild 1996

Bordeaux • Pauillac • 1er Grand Cru Classé • Red

CHF 1,438.00 tax included
CHF 1,438.00 tax included
CHF 1,438.00 / unit
Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pauillac
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 13
  • Vintage 1996
  • Grape varieties 69% Cabernet sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc et 15% Merlot

THE Château Lafite Rothschild, located at Pauillac in Bordeaux, is one of the most prestigious estates in the world. Ranked 1er Grand Cru ClasséIt embodies winemaking excellence. Its terroir, composed of gravel and clay, combined with a climat The oceanic climate favors wines of rare complexity. The vintage 1996 is particularly remarkable, offering a beautiful harmony between power and finesse, reflecting the art of winemaking at Château.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Parker (WA) 98/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The dress of Château Lafite Rothschild The 1996 vintage is a deep red with ruby highlights. On the nose, complex aromas of black fruit, cedar, and spice blend harmoniously. On the palate, this wine reveals a velvety texture, silky tannins, and a lovely freshness, offering a long and persistent finish marked by notes of dark chocolate and tobacco.

Food & wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats or duck breast with fruit.

Producer

Producer

The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild It covers approximately 112 hectares, primarily planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, with a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The soils are gravelly, promoting excellent drainage and heat retention. climat The region's oceanic climate, with its hot summers and mild winters, offers ideal conditions for grape ripening, allowing for optimal concentration of aromas.

Owner and history

THE Château Lafite Rothschild is now headed by Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of Baron Eric. Under her leadership, the domaine Lafite has successfully combined tradition and innovation, preserving its heritage while modernizing winemaking practices. The family's commitment to excellence and sustainability is reflected in every bottle, making Lafite a symbol of prestige in the world of wine.

Vinification and aging

Winemaking at Château Lafite Rothschild It is a meticulous art. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and wooden vats, followed by 18 months of aging in oak barrels, the majority of which are new. This traditional method allows for the extraction of rich aromas while integrating the wine's tannic structure. The final blend is carefully crafted to guarantee the balance and complexity characteristic of great Bordeaux wines.

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The team's opinion

Of exceptional purity, this Lafite seduces with its vibrant freshness, its slender structure and its endless finish.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2016 à 2046

Wine profile

  • Complex
  • Framed
  • Mineral