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
2012 was a good vintage in Pauillac
2012 was a good but short-lived vintage in Bordeaux
Other vintages of Les Carruades de Lafite
Other wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ815
1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ665
2002 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ665
2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ885
2004 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ620
2006 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ910
2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ840
2012 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ755
2017 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ785
2018 (300cl): ยฃ3100
2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ960
2019 Chateau Lafite Rothschild: ยฃ960
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