Lafite - 0.75L - 2010 - Chateau Lafite

THE Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 is an exceptional wine, from one of the most prestigious areas of Bordeaux, and more particularly of the appellation Pauillac. Class First classified cru In 1855, Lafite Rothschild was recognized to produce wines among the best in the world, combining power, elegance and longevity. The vintage 2010 is particularly praised for its perfection of balance, its structure and its impressive guard potential.

THE Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 Reveals a beautiful deep and intense dress, with complex aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), cedar, tobacco, and spicy, wooded and mineral notes. On the palate, this wine is of great finesse and controlled power, with a fine and silky tannicity, supported by perfect acidity. Its finish is long, persistent and offers elegant shades of ripe fruit, leather and liquorice.

THE Lafite Rothschild 2010 perfectly embodies the style of this Grand Cru, with remarkable complexity and exceptional aging capacity. This wine can be kept for several decades, gaining in complexity and in depth over time.

Product characteristics:

• Grape varieties:

  • 80% Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 16% Merlot
  • 4% small verdot

• Vintage:
  2010

• Color :
  Deep red, dark dress with purple reflections

• Aromas:

  • Black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry)
  • Floral notes (violet, peony)
  • Spices (pepper, liquorice)
  • Noble wood (cedar, tobacco, leather)
  • Subtile mineral touches (flint, rifle stone)

• Mouth :

  • Full, powerful and elegant attack
  • Fine, silky and perfectly integrated tannins
  • Dense and harmonious structure, well balanced
  • Long and persistent finish, with aromas of black fruit, cedar and leather

• Alcohol :
  13.5% flight

Terroir and vinification:

THE Château Lafite Rothschild benefits from one of the most prestigious terroirs in Bordeaux, located on serious From Pauillac, a soil rich in limestone and pebbles. This peculiarity of the terroir, combined with ideal climatic conditions, makes it possible to obtain very high quality grapes. The vines are over 30 years old on average, which contributes to an optimal concentration of aromas and structure.

The field practices high precision viticulture, with controlled yields and a manual harvest to guarantee quality. Vinification is done by plot, with rigorous control of temperatures and long maceration to extract the color and tannins. The wine is then raised in new oak barrels (about 80% new barrels), which gives it additional complexity and an elegant texture.

Potting and wines agreements:

THE Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 is a majestic wine that perfectly accompanies refined and complex dishes:

• Grilled red meats or in sauce (beef fillet, roasted lamb, beef rib)
• Game (deer, deer, pheasant)
• Hard -fired cheeses (Comté, Beaufort, Parmesan)
• Truffle or mushroom dishes
• Refined cuisine (cherry duck, roasted duck breast)