CHÂTEAU LAFITE 2002
Château Lafite Rothschild - Premier Grand Cru Classé 2002
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon 86.5%, Merlot 9%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 1.5%
Rating: 94/100 Robert Parker, 18/20 Jancis Robinson MW
When to drink: 2012-2030 (Wine Advocate)
Tasting: Elegant and refined with layers of blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco leaf and graphite. The palate reveals a silky texture with perfectly integrated tannins, offering notes of dark cherries, crushed herbs and a distinctive mineral finish characteristic of Lafite's terroir.
Pairing: Classic matches for mature Lafite include roasted lamb, aged beef, and game dishes. The Château itself recommends decanting 2-3 hours before serving.
Producer: The illustrious Château Lafite Rothschild has been under the stewardship of the Rothschild family since 1868. Baron Eric de Rothschild has overseen operations since 1974, maintaining the estate's position as one of Bordeaux's most prestigious First Growths. The 112-hectare vineyard lies on deep gravel beds with limestone, producing wines of remarkable finesse and longevity.
Vintage: 2002 began with a rainy spring, followed by mixed summer conditions. September brought crucial warm, dry weather that saved the vintage. Charles Chevallier, then technical director, noted that careful selection was key, with only 47% of the harvest used for the Grand Vin. The resulting wine shows classical Lafite restraint and elegance.
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 75cl
Contains Sulphites
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