Lafite Rothschild 1971

Lafite Rothschild 1971

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Lafite Rothschild 1971
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HED65410

75 cl

12.5%
£700.00
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A highly-coveted Premier Cru Classé from Pauillac from the 1971 vintage. A fully mature expression, with sous bois and cigar box complexity, cherry and spice notes. Drink up.
84 Vinous
The 1971 Lafite-Rothschild, a wine I have encountered three times, is not a great success for the estate. Rather old and musty on the nose, with faint cigar-box aromas, and fruit that appears to have receded many years ago. The palate is medium-bodied with pretty dour vestiges of black fruit, a little fleshiness towards the finish, but clearly lacking substance at the end. It cannot hold a torch to the 1971 Latour. Tasted at dinner at home – bottle from personal collection.Neal Martin1st July 2018

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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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