1981 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux Double Magnum - 3000ml

1981 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux Double Magnum - 3000ml

$4,250.00
1981 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux Double Magnum

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 1981
Rating 91 RP
Bottle Size 3000 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Pauillac
Producer Lafite-Rothschild
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating 91 RP - 1981 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux Double Magnum This wine is close to full maturity, but it is capable of holding for another two decades. It reveals the classic Lafite bouquet of red and black fruits, cedar, fruitcake, and tobacco-like aromas. In the mouth, this medium ruby/garnet-colored wine displays a delicacy of fruit and sweet attack, but subtle, well-defined flavors ranging from tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and fruitcake. This is a savory, soft Lafite-Rothschild that is pleasing to both the intellect and the palate. Anticipated maturity: Now-2018. RP
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Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Vintage 1981
Rating 91 RP
Bottle Size 3000 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Pauillac
Producer Lafite-Rothschild
Color Red
Wine Type Table
    Varietal Bordeaux Blend
    Vintage 1981
    Rating 91 RP
    Bottle Size 3000 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country France
    Region Bordeaux
    Location Pauillac
    Producer Lafite-Rothschild
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Bordeaux Blend
    Vintage 1981
    Rating 91 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region Bordeaux
    Location Pauillac
    Producer Lafite-Rothschild
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating 91 RP - 1981 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux Double Magnum This wine is close to full maturity, but it is capable of holding for another two decades. It reveals the classic Lafite bouquet of red and black fruits, cedar, fruitcake, and tobacco-like aromas. In the mouth, this medium ruby/garnet-colored wine displays a delicacy of fruit and sweet attack, but subtle, well-defined flavors ranging from tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and fruitcake. This is a savory, soft Lafite-Rothschild that is pleasing to both the intellect and the palate. Anticipated maturity: Now-2018. RP
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    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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