Lafite Rothschild Magnum 1952

Lafite Rothschild 1952 is a fully mature, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the illustrious Pauillac First Growth of Château Lafite Rothschild. Located at the northerly boundary of Pauillac, adjacent to Saint-Estèphe, the château vineyards are broadly split into two parcels - one which supplies the bulk of the grapes for the Grand Vin and a second parcel that is used to produce Carruades de Lafite. Vineyard plantings are around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The 1952 grand vin is available here in magnum format. "Of two bottles, one tasted tired, but the other was smooth, deliciously complex, mature but still vibrant, with spicy, minty, cola aromas and smooth, elegant flavours.--Lafite Rothschild vertical." Wine Spectator, 1990