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There are scents of decayed red-berried fruits with cedar and a touch of hot bricks and together they make a compelling bouquet. Certainly this has impressive definition and clarity. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy entry, well-judged acidity and very natural in style. Elegant and feminine with supple, red-berried fruits, cranberry and a touch of bitter chocolate towards the finish. This has matured very well and is a beautiful, classic Lafite
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Type | Red |
Vintage | 1978 |
When to Drink | For drinking now, although great Lafite vintages seem to be able to defy the decades and never die. Especially true of magnums. |
Producer | Château Lafite Rothschild |
Region | Médoc |
Appellation | Pauillac |
Grapes | Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
Pairing | A selection of quality cheeses |
Volume | 150cl |
The quality of Château Lafite Rothschild needs no introduction. As early as 1815, Abraham Lawton had already designated it as leader: “I ranked it as being the most elegant and delicate, with the finest body of the three (leading wines)” he qualified in 1855. As to Château Lafite's attributes found in all vintages, it was an enlightened amateur that summed it up best by saying “...whatever the case, all the Château Lafite wines have an almond and violet aroma!”
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