CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, 2003

Name: CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD, 2003
Brand: PAUILLAC
Price: 1500.0 EUR
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" The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estate's great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage - make no mistake about that. " - Robert Parker

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION	1er Grand cru classé, Pauillac
GRAPE VARIETIES	86% of cabernet sauvignon, 9% of merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot
AROMAS	Cedar wood, lead pencil, white chocolate, cocoa, blackcurrant
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING	Duck breast
WINEMAKING	Wine ageing in 100% new barrels for 18 to 20 months
BOTTLE SIZE	75 CL

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Vineyard Detail

AGRICULTURE	Organic
GRAPE VARIETIES	70% of cabernet sauvignon, 25% of merlot, 3% of cabernet franc, 2% of petit verdot
VINEYARD SURFACE AREA	116 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION	300,000 bottles
HARVEST	Manual
SOIL	Deep and thin gravel, a sandy surface and a limestone subsoil

History and anecdotes

The château located in Médoc, was classified as Premier Cru in the 1855 classification, in Pauillac appellation. The Château Lafite Rothschild history started in the 13th century.. Until the 17th century, the estate was a co-lordship whose co-owners received the rents from farmers who were cultivating the lands, some of which were already dedicated to the culture of vine. Between 1670 and 1680, Jacques de Ségure structured the vineyard. In 1868, Baron James de Rothschild acquired Château Lafite.

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION	1er Grand cru classé, Pauillac
GRAPE VARIETIES	86% of cabernet sauvignon, 9% of merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot
AROMAS	Cedar wood, lead pencil, white chocolate, cocoa, blackcurrant
FOOD AND WINE PAIRING	Duck breast
WINEMAKING	Wine ageing in 100% new barrels for 18 to 20 months
BOTTLE SIZE	75 CL

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