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| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Maturity | 2017-2052 |
| Packing | 6 |
| Bottle Size (Volume) | 750ml |
| Score | 98 |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Tasting Notes | Robert Parker: A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008should have been purchased before it began to soar in value becauseof the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denotinggood luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83%Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromasof high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, cremede cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunninglyconcentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classicas well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholicpotency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relativelydrinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkablecomplexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at theminimum. |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Brand | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Class | 1er Cru Classe |
| Appellation | Pauillac |