Lafite Rothschild 1963

Lafite Rothschild 1963

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  • Vinous rating 91
Lafite Rothschild 1963
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75 cl

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1966 was not a vintage universally successful across Bordeaux but, of all the sub-regions, Pauillac has perhaps performed the most consistently over the years. Neal Martin of The Wine Advocate described the Lafite Rothschild in 2008 as “absolutely sublime” with a “beguiling sense of natural harmony and delineation” and awarded it 96 points.
91 Vinous
The 1966 Lafite-Rothschild has always been one of my picks from this decade, rivaling even the slightly under-par 1961. This is a decent bottle, though it comes across as somewhat untamed on the nose compared directly with the 1952. Dark black fruit, cedar and pencil-shaving aromas develop with time. But the palate is refined and an archetypal Lafite, unapologetically four square and correct with a touch of pepperiness on the low-key finish. Yet you keep coming back for more. Drinking perfectly now, although I know there are better bottles out there. Tasted at the Lafite-Rothschild vertical at Ami restaurant in Hong Kong. Neal Martin17th April 2024

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A highly-coveted First Growth from Pauillac, the estate boasts a fascinating history that can be traced back as far as 1234. Spanning 110 hectares, Château Lafite Rothschild produces a legendary first wine, Lafite Rothschild, showcasing beautiful aromatics and an extraordinary capacity to age; a superb second wine, Carruades de Lafite, and Légende de Pauillac.

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.

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