Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 2005
- Producer Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux
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Blend
89% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Merlot
1% Petite Verdot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Pauillac
- UPC 0 15643 71800 7
Vintage
2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vines to adapt by reducing their leaf area. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively cooler weather in August and the cool nights allowed good acidity levels to be maintained, resulting in slow steady ripening. A year of atypical weather but in the end ideal for the production of healthy, very ripe grapes with wonderful freshness.
Tasting notes
Deep colour. An intense, delicate, subtle, complex nose. Very clean and direct palate on the attack, then developing volume and a nicely rounded structure. Immensely powerful, great length, density and elegance.
