Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac(2004)

After a rainy winter and a cold spring, the months of June and July were dry and warm. August was mild and in September the weather was good without being very warm, which led to slow ripening and the harvest dates being pushed back to the end of September. Patience was needed to wait for the grapes to be perfectly ripe.
On the nose, the wine is closed and is beginning to open slowly.

Note of preserved fruit. Rich at first, then becoming full and balanced, opulent and very elegant.

A very long, smooth and silky finish.