Producer Notes
Since M Rothschild was deprived of Premier Grand Cru status for his Chateau Mouton in 1855, he thought perhaps that he should buy Chateau Lafite in 1868, thus demonstrating that you can’t thwart a Rothschild.
During the 20th century, Lafite has been a little up and down with a notable dodgy patch in the 60s. In the last 30 years though, it has been consistently good. It is now the most expensive First Growth, partly due to its popularity in China.
The blend is over 80% cabernet sauvignon with the rest made up mostly by merlot.
There is a popular second wine known as Carruades de Lafite.
Vintage Notes
1983 was a good vintage in Bordeaux
Other vintages of Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1998: £815
1999: £665
2002: £665
2003: £885
2004: £620
2006: £910
2008: £840
2009: £935
2010: £935
2012: £755
2017: £785
2018 (in Double magnum): £3500
2018: £960
2019: £960
Other wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild
2007 Les Carruades de Lafite: £370
2010 Les Carruades de Lafite: £350
2012 Les Carruades de Lafite: £400
2016 Les Carruades de Lafite: £335
2020 Les Carruades de Lafite: £305
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