2004 Château Lafite Rothschild, 75cl

Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the most prestigious and renowned wine estates in the world, located in the Pauillac appellation of the Bordeaux region in France. The wines of Lafite Rothschild are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and aging potential. They typically exhibit aromas of cassis, cedar, and tobacco, with a well-structured palate that balances power and finesse.Its wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs around the globe, often commanding high prices at auctions and in the market.

The wine is described as having a deep garnet color with marked herbaceous freshness and notes of capsicum. It offers a complex bouquet of cedar, earth, tobacco, red and black fruits, and cigar box aromas. On the palate, it is elegant and refined with ripe tannins and a mineral-driven finish. This vintage is characterized by its balance of power and finesse.

REFERENCE TASTING NOTE:

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.

This is superb and could possibly turn out to be the pick of the Firsts. Drink 2020 - 2050

Neil Martin, Wine Advocate (March 2017)

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Asian Dishes, Beef Wellington, Lamb Rack with Herb Crust and Red Wine Jus, Duck Breast with Cherry Reduction, Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil, Aged Comté, Manchego, Saint-Nectaire, Pecorino Toscano. Decant the wine for at least 1-2 hours.