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 a week 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
2008 was a very good vintage in Pauillac
2008 was an above average, long-lived vintage in Bordeaux
Other vintages of Les Carruades de Lafite
Other wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1983 (150cl): £1400
2001 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £795
2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £1050
2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £845
2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £780
2007 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £655
2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £755
2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £860
2017 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: £775
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