Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac - 1998 | 1er Grand Cru Classé (First Growth) | French Red Wine

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Wine Type: Red
Varietal(s): 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot
Vintage: 1998
ABV: 12-14%
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux, Pauillac

Availability: In stock
SKU
Product11680

Description

The vineyard consists of three main areas: the hillsides around the Château, the adjacent Carruades plateau to the west, and 4.5 hectares in neighbouring Saint Estèphe. The vineyard covers 112 hectares and is well-drained and well-exposed, with soil made up of fine deep gravel, mixed with aeolian sand on a subsoil of tertiary limestone. It is well-drained and well-exposed to the sun.

The average age of the grapevines is 39 years old. But it should be noted that vines younger than 10 years old are not used in the Grand Vin. This means that the average age of the vines used in the Grand Vin (Château Lafite Rothschild) is closer to 45 years. The oldest plot, called “La Gravière , was planted in 1886.

The property has been managed since 1962 by a single team that, due to the proximity of the two properties, oversees both Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Duhart-Milon. Eric Kohler, Technical Director of the Bordeaux Châteaux, is assisted by oenologist and winemaker Christophe Congé, and vineyard manager Louis Caillard.

Both châteaux use exactly the same traditional techniques, based on strict control of yields, manual harvests, and numerous tasks that are carried out by hand all through the year. Little or no chemical fertilizers are used, and careful use of organic fertilizers allow the vines to reach an advanced age, they are generally pulled out (with a heavy heart) when they reach 80 years old.

Tasting Notes

Deep, dark color. The Nose is still reserved but offers a glimpse of enormous aromatic potential that will be revealed over time. Very fresh, with delicate notes of cedar and mint. Intense and vibrant on the Taste, giving the impression of tremendous power still contained. Despite its youth, this wine presents a very harmonious character, in which one can already appreciate the qualities of a great Lafite, combining finesse and concentration.

Food Pairing

Chateau Lafite Rothschild is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Lafite Rothschild is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms and pasta.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild is the most elegantly styled of the three First Growths from Pauillac. But do not confuse the term elegant with light. Chateau Lafite is perhaps the most aromatic of the First Growths as well, with a perfume that fills the air with cedar, cassis, spice, tobacco, truffle, lead pencil, dark, red berries and earthy notes.

Facts

Wine Type:
Red Wine
Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux, Pauillac
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
1998
Bottle Size:
750ml
ABV:
12-14%
Body:
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Style:
Bordeaux Pauillac
Vivino Rating:
4.6
Brand:
Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Awards

Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2016: 2 Stars Coup De Coeur
Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2015: 3 Stars Coup De Coeur
Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2014: 3 Stars Coup De Coeur
Le Guide Hachette des Vins, 2013: 3 Stars Coup De Coeur Mundus Vini, 2013: Silver

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