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Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2006

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Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

There are few, if any, more beautiful wines in Bordeaux than Ch. Lafite. The<br/>ethereal finesse, the lacy tannins, the intense, pure fruit and feminine<br/>delicacy; they are all there in this lovely wine. It is beautifully silky with<br/>coffee, spice and cedar notes, and a long seductive finish. Elegant, seductive<br/>and multi-dimensional it has the firm tannins typical of the vintage and a<br/>lovely harmony. With only 40% of the crop going into the Grand Vin, General<br/>Manager Charles Chevalier has done what he has to maintain the exceptional<br/>Lafite quality in 2006.

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Jancis score: 18.5/20


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Wine Spectator score: 92-94/100


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Source: Sam's


One of the fabulous surprises, although I had suggested last year that it could jump in quality, of my tastings, the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great wine made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. When I tasted it from barrel, it reminded me of their successful 1988, but it is dramatically superior to that vintage. Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite?s severe selection process (42% made it into the grand vin) resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of read more...


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Berry Bros & Rudd score: 17/20


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Parker score: 97/100


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Parker review: One of the fabulous surprises.., the 2006 Lafite Rothschild is a great, great
wine...Frankly, it may turn out to be as good as the 2005, which in all of
Bordeaux is a far greater vintage than 2006. Lafite's severe selection process
resulted in a full-bodied wine boasting an extraordinary perfume of charcoal,
truffles, lead pencil shavings, and sensationally sweet, ripe black currant and
cedar notes. A wine of extraordinary intensity, texture, and depth with silky
tannins as well as awesome concentration, this has turned out to be a
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