CARRUADES DE LAFITE of Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac 1998 Bottle (fred)
Red Still Wine | France | Bordeaux | Pauillac | 75cl
WAS £330.00
£165.00 / £990.00 case
Red Still Wine | France | Bordeaux | Pauillac | 75cl
WAS £330.00
£165.00 / £990.00 case
ABV: 13%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Pauillac
Wine Style: Full Bodied
Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
This has become one of the finest second wines ever produced. The 1998 (a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, and 1.5% Petit Verdot) is an outstanding effort. While very Lafite-like (although more supple and forward), it exhibits a dense ruby/purple colour in addition to an excellent bouquet of black fruits, smoke, earth, minerals, supple tannin, an excellent texture and a long, fine finish. Anticipated maturity: Drink NOW. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2015. 90 points Robert Parker.