2004 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac – Price Per D-Magnum

£2,36000

Reviewed by Neal Martin (95 Points)

1 in stock

SKU: R1FRRW-04DM1420 Category: Tags: , Product ID: 3041

Description

95 Points, Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate, 28th February 2017

The 2004 Lafite-Rothschild appears to be another late-bloomer in the sense that this 12-year-old bottle is the best I have tasted, implying an upward swing in quality. It has a wondrous bouquet, very sensual and pure with blackberry, graphite and cedar – all the hallmarks of Pauillac, delivered with great panache. It is more opulent than I recall. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, pitch-perfect acidity and a beautiful structure. There is a regal sense to this Lafite, understated compared to the other First Growths and yet the persistence on the finish deserves a round of applause, especially in the context of the vintage. This is superb and could possibly turn out to be the pick of the Firsts. Tasted September 2016.

Additional information

Vintage

2004

Region

Bordeaux

Size

1x300cl

Condition

OWC1

IB/DP

In Bond

Qty

1