Website - www.lafite.com

 

Appellation - Pauillac

 

Owner - Rothschild family

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80-90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 0-5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

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Exceptional cases 1994 vintage 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Petit Verdot and 1961 vintage 100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Second wine – Carruades de Lafite

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Decanting – 2 hours or more

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Tasting temperature – 16-18 °C

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Ageing in barrel for 18-20 months in new oak barrels

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Annual production – 16,000 cases

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Price range 12x75cl in bond - £6,000+ depending on vintage

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