Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2001

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Winery:

Château Lafite Rothschild

Varietal:

Bordeaux Blend

Region:

France > Bordeaux > Pauillac

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

2011 - 2030

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User Tags:  fruit, berry, color descriptors, smooth, classic, sophisticated, rich, pencil lead, medium, closed 

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What to Expect

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

After a moist winter and mild temperatures, early budding was no surprise, coming a week before the average date. The grapevines flowered well and uniformly on the normal dates. Diseases affecting the grapevines after moist winters could not take hold, thanks to an arid spring and the intense technical efforts through treatments. The grapes matured slowly, a week later than usual, and maturity was not uniform. Fortunately, good weather in September allowed us to extend the harvest and place extraordinary attention on sorting the grapes. Very early tasting of the vintage reveals a wine somewhat read more...less opulent that its 2000 brother, but nonetheless elegant and harmonious, with powerful and ripe tannins, a pure fruity aroma and a satisfying finish. This vintage year is currently being aged in barrels.    (hide)

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