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.
Delivery Notes
Please allow around 2-3 weeks for delivery of this wine.
Overseas deliveries can take longer.
For transfers under bond or to recover VAT on export, please contact us at [email protected].
Vintage Notes
1999 was a good vintage in Pauillac
1999 was an average, short-lived vintage in Bordeaux
Other 1999 Pauillac
Other vintages of Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1998: ยฃ815
2002: ยฃ665
2003: ยฃ885
2004: ยฃ620
2006: ยฃ910
2008: ยฃ840
2012: ยฃ755
2017: ยฃ785
2018 (in Double magnum): ยฃ3100
2018: ยฃ960
2019: ยฃ960
Other wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild
2004 Les Carruades de Lafite: ยฃ250
2007 Les Carruades de Lafite: ยฃ370
2010 Les Carruades de Lafite: ยฃ350
2012 Les Carruades de Lafite: ยฃ400
2016 Les Carruades de Lafite: ยฃ335
2017 Les Carruades de Lafite: ยฃ280
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