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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2018 - 2041 |
| Available as of | Jan 31, 2025 |
The 2003 Lafite Rothschild is not just any vintage but a 100 Parker point vintage that is compared to the great Lafite Rothschild 1959. Lafite Rothschild is together with Latour the biggest name in Bordeaux on the left bank. The most elegant wine of the 5 Premier Crus and the most sought after worldwide. We were able to purchase a number of cases as a Late Release directly from the cellars of Lafite Rothschild and expect to receive them around February 2025. A unique opportunity to get this legendary wine with 21 years of maturation in a great condition in the cellar.
The 2003 Lafite belongs to the select group of wines that have been awarded a 100 point rating. The 2003 Lafite is a modern version of the 1959 Lafite, The 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May 2005, after reaching 12.9% natural alcohol. The wine is a blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This is a rich and ripe Lafite-Rothschild. Dense purple in color, with classic notes of graphite interwoven with melted licorice, crème de cassis, tobacco and flowers. It shows an extraordinary richness, complexity, purity, intensity and viscosity. The wine has very firm tannins that will melt with age and provide a beautiful drinking window.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Available as of | Jan 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Drinking as of | 2018 |
| Drinking till | 2041 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild consists of three main areas: The slopes around the Château, the Carruades plateau to the west and a 4.5 hectare site in Saint-Estèphe. Its area is 112 hectares. The soil consists of fine, deeply ground mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained and well-incorporated tertiary limestone subsoil. The grape varieties grown here are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Here the first stones were laid, the winegrowers' houses were built and prepared for something unusual to happen. As the years passed, the house overlooking this hill got bigger and a wisteria vine climbed the walls of generations of families to see how preserving this ecosystem has always been the ultimate priority. 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate our vineyard from the marshes. They, their children and grandchildren, the families of winegrowers die with them, work conscientiously to protect this impeccable creation that has been bequeathed to nature. They have taken great care to preserve this microcosm of forests and marshes, flora and fauna amidst the vines of Château Lafite Rothschild thrive in this almost wild osmosis.
As the ultimate witness to this protected land, some of the vines still gracefully show off their 140 years of ungrafted life. They escaped the phylloxera which, however, spared no one else! This infallible part of the vines continues to elude the winegrowers, the same ones who form, protect and nurture it, from one harvest year to the next, trying to refine this perfect composition that amazes them time and time again. It may not be a coincidence, of course, that Lafite earned the title of "First of the First" at Napoleon III's World's Fair. Nor will it be a coincidence, if others will speak of it long after us… Each barrel is tasted individually and only the best is selected for the final blend. After blending, the wine matures for 15 months in new oak barrels. Fermentation takes place for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Only vines older than 10 years are used for the Grand Vin Château Lafite Rothschild. While each vintage is unique, there is usually a large portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot, with a small contribution of Petit Verdot.
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