0.75 Liter

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2016

Pauillac-Bordeaux
€949
1265.33 €/Liter
incl. 19% VAT. *
Vintage: 2016
Capacity: 0.75 Liter
Alcohol content: 13.5%

Ratings:
  • Parker: 99/100
  • James Suckling: 100/100
  • Wine Enthusiast: 99/100
  • Falstaff: 98/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin: 97/100
  • Jeff Leve: 100/100
  • Wine Spectator: 98/100
  • Jeannie Cho Lee: 99/100

Classification: 1er Cru Classé

 

Wine Advocate Parker:

The 2016 Lafite-Rothschild is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot picked from 23 September until 12 October with the Cabernet Sauvignon (and unused Petit Verdot). It has 13.3% alcohol, a pH of 3.65 and the IPT of 74. Matured in 100% new oak, it has a fresh and vibrant bouquet whilst retaining the classicism of this First Growth. This is more subtle than Mouton-Rothschild or Latour, which is always the case at en primeur, yet there is a brooding intensity that draws you in as it unveils some gorgeous blackberry and graphite aromas. The palate is just superb. This has more density, more vigor, more depth and you could even argue more ambition than the 2015 Lafite-Rothschild showed last year. It gently grips the mouth with unerring focus and symmetry, just a touch of spiciness developing with a long, saline finish that lingers two minutes after the wine has departed. Lafite-Rothschild always develops and meliorates in barrel during its élevage and I suspect this will ultimately turn out to be a regal Lafite-Rothschild.

James Suckling:

Even stronger and more toned than the excellent 2015, this Lafite shows incredible power yet also finesse. Full-bodied, superfine and chewy wine. Muscular yet agile. Goes on for minutes. Stunning. Perhaps the greatest Lafite since the legendary 1959?

Wine Enthusiast:

Potentially an 100 point wine, this is a dense, serious and impressive selection. There is a classical structure to this wine, with dark tannins and acidity working in tandem. At the same time, the wine has immense, opulent fruits that are a characteristic of this vintage. It's a wine that will last for many generations.

Decanter:

An awesome Lafite, this is elegant to a fault. It has the classicism of the very best vintages, and the pulse of electricity that runs through it is clear from the first moment you taste it. You are absolutely in Pauillac here, the epitome of what the left bank can deliver in terms of elegance and density: menthol edged tobacco, charcoal and cassis with both a subtlety and an intensity at once. It totally expands through the palate and pulls itself out, stretching out in front of you. It's a serious wine, but seamless. Concentrated, pure and fresh, everything is in its place. The blend this year is 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot. Harvest took place between 23rd September and 12th October.

 

Shipping costs within Germany

Standard delivery: 6,90 €.
Delivery time: 2-4 working days.
Special feature: From an order value of 150 € no shipping costs will be charged.

Shipping costs within the EU

Standard delivery: 19,90 €
Delivery time: 5-7 working days.

Shipping costs outside the EU

Standard delivery: 34,90 €
Info: Shipping time and costs can vary regarding transport insurance and customs documents.

 

*All prices for a box up to 12 bottles

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