Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2008 Red Wine
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe,
Bottle size: 75cl
Price:
£749.00
Out of stock
Description
A 2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild red wine.
"A candidate for the -wine of the vintage- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality un-smoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum." Parker, Wine Advocate, 2011
*** 98 Points Robert Parker ***
Condition
excellent