The Château Lafite Rothschild of Pauillac of Bordeaux

Château Lafite Rothschild
The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.6.
This estate is part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite).
It is ranked in the top 2 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Pauillac in the region of Bordeaux

The Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Pauillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.

, France The Château Lafite Rothschild is undoubtedly one of the most famous vineyards in France. The estate is located in Pauillac, in the Bordeaux wine region, and has been used to produce quality wines since the 17th century. In 1868, it became the property of the Rothschild family, who helped make it one of the most renowned vineyards in the world. The estate produces a range of high-quality red, dark red, and rosé wines, generally known as "merchant wines". These are a blend of wines from several plots within the vineyard, assembled to create premium labels. It also produces ultrapremium wines, including Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Mouton Rothschild, and Château d’Yquem, which are individual vintage wines of high quality. The estate is situated on a terroir composed of gravel, sand, and clay which provide the vine with excellent air circulation and fairly high humidity levels. In addition, the estate has a rocky subsoil that provides the vine with the minerals and nutrients it needs to thrive. This is why all the wines exhibit deep aromas, age nuances and complexity, and an exceptional intensity and durability. Château Lafite Rothschild has traditionally been a precusor in the practice of wine quality management and it utilizes modern technology to achieve optimal results. The estate has undergone major revaluation in recent years with a viticulture zone set up to improve the nutrition and soil, and a rigorous selection of high-quality grapes. In conclusion, Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the most recognized and respected vineyards in the world. Its rarity and exceptional quality usher in a new era for wine enthusiasts in search of an absolute benchmark.

Top Château Lafite Rothschild wines

Looking for the best Château Lafite Rothschild wines in Pauillac among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Lafite Rothschild wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Lafite Rothschild wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Lafite Rothschild

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Lafite Rothschild

How Château Lafite Rothschild wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, blanquette of lamb or croque madame.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Lafite Rothschild

On the nose the red wine of Château Lafite Rothschild. often reveals types of flavors of iron, apricot or asparagus and sometimes also flavors of dried fig, game or almonds. In the mouth the red wine of Château Lafite Rothschild. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Lafite Rothschild

  • 1975With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1986With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1949With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.69/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.68/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.67/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Lafite Rothschild.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Pauillac

The wine region of Pauillac is located in the region of Médoc of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Latour or the Château Lafite Rothschild produce mainly wines red, pink and other. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pauillac are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Pauillac often reveals types of flavors of iron, milk chocolate or apricot and sometimes also flavors of coconut, toasted bread or tomatoes.

In the mouth of Pauillac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 151 estates and châteaux in the of Pauillac, producing 248 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pauillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château Lafite Rothschild

Planning a wine route in the of Pauillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Lafite Rothschild.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

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