Château Lafite Rothschild Decade 1990-2000-2010

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The Chateau Lafite Decade is a unique edition in a beautiful round box with rotating elements. Each box is numbered and a total of 800 were produced. Each case contains 6 bottles of Chateau Lafite Rothschild:

2 bottles of Lafite Rothschild 1990
2 bottles of Lafite Rothschild 2000
2 bottles of Lafite Rothschild 2010

Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pauillac
Icons Icon France
Winery Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 100
James Suckling rating 100
Vinous rating 96
Tasting Profiles Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Fris, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rijk, Rond, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Borrelen, Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras
Sommy Pairing Beschrijving De Château Lafite Rothschild Decade combineert de verfijning van drie topjaren tot een complex smaakpalet van zwarte bes, cederhout, aarde en gedroogde kruiden met verfijnde tannines, subtiele tabak- en truffeltonen en een lange, elegante afdronk. Omdat deze wijn rijk en gestructureerd is met voldoende frisheid, versterkt hij vette en umami-rijke gerechten zoals gegrilde ribeye of cote de boeuf, langzaam gegaarde rund- of lamsstoofpotten, geroosterd hert of fazant en rijpe harde kazen; extra mooi wordt het bij langzaam gestoofde lamsbout of short ribs en bij gerechten met paddenstoelen of een beetje balsamico die de aardse en fruitige toetsen van de wijn accentueren.

Parker

100

James Suckling

100

Vinous

96

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.

Food Pairings

De Château Lafite Rothschild Decade combineert de verfijning van drie topjaren tot een complex smaakpalet van zwarte bes, cederhout, aarde en gedroogde kruiden met verfijnde tannines, subtiele tabak- en truffeltonen en een lange, elegante afdronk. Omdat deze wijn rijk en gestructureerd is met voldoende frisheid, versterkt hij vette en umami-rijke gerechten zoals gegrilde ribeye of cote de boeuf, langzaam gegaarde rund- of lamsstoofpotten, geroosterd hert of fazant en rijpe harde kazen; extra mooi wordt het bij langzaam gestoofde lamsbout of short ribs en bij gerechten met paddenstoelen of een beetje balsamico die de aardse en fruitige toetsen van de wijn accentueren.

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