1996 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac (Magnum)

Description

Red Wine: 1996 | Chateau Lafite Rothschild | Pauillac (Magnum)

Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. The finish is quite unique, rich and long-lasting.

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Producer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Vintage: 1996

Size: 1.5L

ABV: 12.5%

Varietal: Bordeaux Blend Red

Country/Region: France, Pauillac

Delicate and impressive depth on the nose. The finish is quite unique, rich and long-lasting.

Producer Information

Chteau Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate in the Pauillac region of the Mdoc, 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 precise blend of grand vin can vary depending on the vintage. It often contains between 80-95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot making up much of the rest. In the winery, each plot of grapes is kept seperate for the fermentation to preserve their terroir and allow for maximum control at blending. The wine is aged for up to 20 months in new oak barrels. Carruades de Lafite is the second wine, with a strong following in its own right. More Merlot (30-50 percent) appears in the final blend. It is aged for 18-20 months, with 80 percent in barrels and 20 percent in tank. The Lafite Rothschild vineyard covers around 112 hectares (277 acres) on sunny, well-drained sites made up of fine gravel and sand over limestone subsoil. The vineyard is divided into three parts: the vines on the hillsides around the chteau provide the core material for the grand vin, while the adjacent Carruades plateau to the west is more responsible for the second wine that bears its name.