Lafite Rothschild (Damaged Label) 1966

Lafite Rothschild (Damaged Label) 1966

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  • Vinous rating 91
  • Jane Anson rating 84
Lafite Rothschild (Damaged Label) 1966
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75 cl

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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
84 Jane Anson
Except for the 1966 and 1870 vintages of Lafite-Rothschild, these wines were poured on virgin territory on my palate. Isn't it ironic that the most disappointing wine (forgetting the spoiled 1875 Lafite-Rothschild, which had frightful levels of volatile acidity) was the youngest wine, the 1966 Lafite. With a light to medium ruby/garnet color, this wine exhibited a classy, weedy, herbal, Cabernet-dominated nose, soft, washed-out flavors, and little body and length. It is also beginning to dry out. I suppose if one were to taste a 30-year old Cabernet from Monterey County, California, it might reveal similar characteristics. The 1966 Lafite-Rothschild has consistently been a major disappointment from what is an irregular, but very good vintage.

The notes for this wine are taken from the description of Series V - Flight A of the 1995 tasting conducted in Munich by Helga and Hardy Rodenstock. Many years after the tasting from which this note derives allegations were made concerning the authenticity of old and rare bottles of wine sold by Hardy Rodenstock to collectors around the world. The matter has been the subject of numerous articles, litigation and at least one book. Mr. Parker believes that the wines served to him at this tasting were authentic so this note and the others from that specific tasting continue to be posted on eRobertParker.com.Robert Parker23rd February 1996

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An Iconic First Growth

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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