2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Bordeaux - OWC 6 x 750ml

2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Bordeaux - OWC 6 x 750ml

$8,650.00
2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Bordeaux - 98 pts!

Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate in the Pauillac region of the Médoc, producing one of the most sought-after and expensive red wines in the world. Lafite Rothschild is known for its perfume, elegance, finesse and harmony, in contrast to the more powerful Latour and Mouton Rothschild. Nevertheless, great vintages can age for 50 years or more.

The estate began to earn its reputation as a winemaking property in the late 1600s; by the second half of the following century it was known as "The King's Wine" at Versailles, and had a strong following in London. The acclaim did not diminish and in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification Lafite was ranked a first growth. It was bought by Baron James de Rothschild in 1868. Throughout much of the 20th Century, despite many sublime wines, Lafite Rothschild was regarded as an inconsistent producer but since the mid-1990s it has become more reliable – in fact, it regularly makes claims for wine of the vintage.

    

Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 2008
Rating 98 RP
Bottle Size 6 x 750ml
Bottle Quantity 6
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Pauillac
Producer Lafite-Rothschild
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 98 RP - A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum.
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Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 2008
Rating 98 RP
Bottle Size 6 x 750ml
Bottle Quantity 6
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Pauillac
Producer Lafite-Rothschild
Color Red
Wine Type Table
    Varietal Bordeaux Blend
    Vintage 2008
    Rating 98 RP
    Bottle Size 6 x 750ml
    Bottle Quantity 6
    Country France
    Region Bordeaux
    Location Pauillac
    Producer Lafite-Rothschild
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Bordeaux Blend
    Vintage 2008
    Rating 98 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region Bordeaux
    Location Pauillac
    Producer Lafite-Rothschild
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating 98 RP - A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum.
    Antonio Galloni Rating
    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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