CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998
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1998

CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1998

Wine 1998 1er Cru Classé  Bordeaux Pauillac

The spring of 1998 was dry and August was hot, but during the harvest, the rains came. Fortunately, the water did not penetrate the grapes, it just wet them. The harvest was therefore of good quality despite the fear that it would be ruined by the rain.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1998 is a very persistent, rich and ample wine with a very long and silky finish. This premier cru classé reveals a blend of dark and intense color. It is a wine for laying down.

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19 / 20
La Revue du Vin de France January - 2006
La Revue du Vin de France
96 / 100
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate May - 2018
Robert PARKER - The Wine Advocate
 A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, the 1998 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet with a hint of brick and gorgeous notions of sandalwood, crème de cassis, smoked meats, black pepper and garrigue with touches of chargrill, dried herbs and mincemeat pie. Medium-bodied, soft and plush on the palate, it has tons of mouth-filling savory and plum preserves flavors and a very long, savory finish. Delicious now, it should keep for 15-20 more years.
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96 / 100
Falstaff November - 2009
Falstaff
Dark ruby garnet, deep core, violet reflections, delicate brightening at the rim. On the nose, nuances of Piedmont cherries, spicy noble wood hints, pickled plums, a hint of caramel, candied oranges, a very multifaceted and inviting bouquet.
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18 / 20
Vinum Wine Magazine March - 2001
Vinum Wine Magazine
95 / 100
Jeannie Cho Lee November - 2014
Jeannie Cho Lee
Great delicacy with violets, wild flowers, herbs and cassis. Aromatic, open Lafite with subtle layers and great finesse. An unknown beauty with wonderful detail.
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Vintage Wine  1998
Classification Médoc - 1er Cru Classé 
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pauillac
Colour Red
Volume 0.75 l
Country France
Alcohol content 13.00% vol
Château Château Lafite Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild, 1st growth classified in 1855, is one of the most renowned Bordeaux châteaux. It shares the top position with the greatest in the official 1855 classification. Located in the Pauillac appellation, the 103-hectare vineyard is divided into three plots: the slopes surrounding the château, the Carruades plateau to the west, and a 4.5-hectare plot in the neighboring commune of Saint-Estèphe. The majority of the terroir consists of fine, deep gravel mixed with aeolian sand on a tertiary limestone base. The grape variety composition is 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. The average age of the vines for the grand vin is 40 years, with the 20 hectares of young vines (less than 10 years old) being used for the second wine. There are also extremely old plots of over 80 years, one called "La Gravière" even dating back to 1886. Wine maturation is carried out for 18 to 20 months in 100% new oak barrels. Lafite Rothschild produces approximately 15,000 to 20,000 cases per year. The estate also produces a second wine, Carruades de Lafite, with about 25,000 to 30,000 cases. The name of Château Lafite Rothschild's second wine comes from the "Carruades plateau", where a group of plots was located, which was purchased by the château in the 19th century and adjoined the château's hillock. The "Carruades de Lafite" was formerly called "Moulin des Carruades", before taking on the name Carruades de Lafite.

The legendary vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild are 1921, 1945, 1959, 1982, 1986, 1988 and 2000, 2005 in recent years.

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