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Château Lafite Rothschild Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Lafite Rothschild Red wine ● Pauillac
2003 75clIn stock
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The start of the viticultural year was marked by a cold and relatively wet winter, which led to budburst being slightly later than in 2009, around mid-April. The dry, sunny weather in April was particularly favourable for vine development. May and June were characterized by alternating rainy spells and sunny days. The beginning of June was marked by a wave of cool weather which complicated the flowering of the Merlot, leading to coulure and millerandage. Fortunately, July was very dry (less than 20 mm rainfall), with relatively high temperatures which enabled the grapes to make up for the delay in flowering. The months of August and September were very dry, with fine daytime temperatures and cool nights, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and completely.The start of the viticultural year was marked by a cold and relatively wet winter, which led to budburst being slightly later than in 2009, around mid-April. The dry, sunny weather in April was particularly favourable for vine development. May and June were characterized by alternating rainy spells and sunny days. The beginning of June was marked by a wave of cool weather which complicated the flowering of the Merlot, leading to coulure and millerandage. Fortunately, July was very dry (less than 20 mm rainfall), with relatively high temperatures which enabled the grapes to make up for the delay in flowering. August and September were very dry, with fine daytime temperatures and cool nights, to complete the slow, full ripening of the grapes.
Tasting notes
Appearance
Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.
Aroma
The bouquet consists of black and red fruits, roasting, licorice and leather.
Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Spicy
Taste
The Pauillacs are vigorous and tannic, which softens with age which allows the tannins to melt and give a nice and round structure.
Wine Fruity
Product details
Keeps
20 years
Peak
-
Service
17°C
Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot
Terroir The Pauillac appellation is based on thick rumps of gravel resting on limestone-dominated marls. The proximity of the Gironde estuary allows a thermal regulation favorable to a good maturation of the grapes.
Culture type
Reasoned agriculture
Alcohol
-
Content
75cl
Decanting
30 min.
Food and wine pairings
Meat
Roasted lamb, game, tournedos, rib of beef on the bone
Cheeses
Fried mushrooms
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Lafite Rothschild
Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Lafite Rothschild is a domain from the region Bordeaux in France, that produces 94 wines available to purchase, including the wine Château Lafite Rothschild 2003.
Appellation
Pauillac
The appellation Pauillac is part of the region of Bordeaux from France which include Domaines Barons de Rothschild - Château Lafite Rothschild and its 94 cuvées. Spread over 80% red wines, but also 11% white wines, 9% rosé, this region is 6 million hectolitres per yer (80% red wines + white wines (dry, sweet and fortified), clairet and crémant rosés).
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