CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD (BORDEAUX) Château Lafite-Rothschild Premier Grand Cru Classé Red 1959 Pauillac
Description
Viticulture
The land is well drained and enjoys optimal exposure. Its clayey-gravelly soils offer an excellent water balance and conditions conducive to optimal maturation of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification
The distribution of the grapes in wooden, stainless steel or cement vats is carried out according to the specificities of each plot and the degree of maturity of the grapes. The alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with regular pumping over intended to gently extract all the phenolic compounds. The maceration time is around 22 days.
Wine aging
Following the malolactic fermentation, the wines are barreled into French oak barrels. The wine is then aged in new oak barrels for 15 months.
Tasting notes
The nose of great richness, expresses a beautiful maturity. The aromas carried by delicately spiced black fruits (blackberries and black cherries) are dominant. Subtle notes of cocoa and tobacco enhance the whole. The full, dense and velvety attack is accompanied by fleshy and powerful tannins, giving it a structure of great complexity, all in length and extremely tasty.