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
2018 was a very good, long-lived vintage in Bordeaux
Other 2018 Pauillac
2018 Chateau Pontet Canet: £110
2018 Chateau Mouton Rothschild: £530
Other formats of 2018 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Other vintages of Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1998: £815
1999: £665
2002: £665
2003: £885
2004: £620
2006: £555
2008: £925
2012: £755
2016: £960
2019: £960
Other wines from Chateau Lafite Rothschild
2004 Les Carruades de Lafite: £250
2007 Les Carruades de Lafite: £370
2012 Les Carruades de Lafite: £400
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