Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

9.445 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Emmanuel Cazes

Ce n'est pas tous les jours Noël, encore étonnement jeune, un grand moment

Ce n'est pas tous les jours Noël, encore étonnement jeune, un grand moment

Dec 24th, 2015
Lucila Pescarmona

Winemaker Lagarde Wines

9.7

1983 mi año que mas decir que espectacular de este Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1983 mi año que mas decir que espectacular de este Chateau Lafite Rothschild

May 16th, 2015
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.2

Showing beautifully. Cedar, length.

Showing beautifully. Cedar, length.

Feb 28th, 2015
Adam Jesberger

1983 lafite-rothschild. Bordeaux balling

1983 lafite-rothschild. Bordeaux balling

Jun 2nd, 2014
Christanna Honer

Over 2 hours it kept going and evolving. Fruit still there...just stupid

Over 2 hours it kept going and evolving. Fruit still there...just stupid

Jun 1st, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.9

A bit of va tart and a good bit of ethyl acitate not a good example of this wine

A bit of va tart and a good bit of ethyl acitate not a good example of this wine

Nov 17th, 2013
Christopher Hoel

Sommelier/Senior Wine Advisor Soutirage

6.3

I guess there's a reason I've never had this vintage before. It sucks! FYI everyone.

I guess there's a reason I've never had this vintage before. It sucks! FYI everyone.

Nov 2nd, 2013
Marek Dusek

Great vintage, still reasonably priced for Lafite.. Last tasted spring of 2013

Great vintage, still reasonably priced for Lafite.. Last tasted spring of 2013

Oct 28th, 2013
Peter Bourget

A special wine for a special occasion.

A special wine for a special occasion.

Sep 18th, 2013
Andrew Cullimore

Medium deep garnet , wider terracotta rim . Slightly more rounded , red plum , cranberry, iris, touch of menthol , anis , with sous bois and smoky, herbal touches. On the palate quite delicate , more red sous bois fruited , pretty and saline , slightly meaty notes also . Balanced quite fresh acidity , resolved tannin . Ok length , quite delicate sous bois, grafite tinged finish. This is at the end of its drinking window , though still showing well . Now and over the next 5 years . Quite charming and delicate overall , more aromatic , less austere than the other vintages.

Medium deep garnet , wider terracotta rim . Slightly more rounded , red plum , cranberry, iris, touch of menthol , anis , with sous bois and smoky, herbal touches. On the palate quite delicate , more red sous bois fruited , pretty and saline , slightly meaty notes also . Balanced quite fresh acidity , resolved tannin . Ok length , quite delicate sous bois, grafite tinged finish. This is at the end of its drinking window , though still showing well . Now and over the next 5 years . Quite charming and delicate overall , more aromatic , less austere than the other vintages.

Oct 30th, 2024