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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 72/100 · Drink 1980, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

This is a vintage in which Lafite could certainly have done better. Light ruby with browning very much in evidence, this wine in the mid-1970s had a fragrant, spicy, charming bouquet, easygoing, simple fruity flavors, and light tannins. Now it is quite tired with old, faded, fruit flavors. Drink up! Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 12/80.

Critic scores

Critic scores
75
75/100

Average Score

80
80/100

Wine Spectator

72
72/100

Robert Parker

More reviews and scores

80 points
Wine Spectator
Score 80/100 · Wine Spectator

Firm and moderately flavorful, with crisp cherry and plum notes accented by cola and leather. Nicely mature. drink now.--Lafite Rothschild vertical. WineSpectator.com

72 points
Robert Parker
Score 72/100 · Robert Parker

This is a vintage in which Lafite could certainly have done better. Light ruby with browning very much in evidence, this wine in the mid-1970s had a fragrant, spicy, charming bouquet, easygoing, simple fruity flavors, and light tannins. Now it is quite tired with old, faded, fruit flavors. Drink up! Anticipated maturity: Now-probably in serious decline. Last tasted, 12/80. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book 3rd Edition

About the producer

Château Lafite Rothschild 1:1
Lafite Rothschild

Ch. Lafite Rothschild is one of the most famous wine estates in Bordeaux and the world. One of the Left Bank’s five First Growths, the Pauillac property is renowned for producing wines of finesse and elegance that age beautifully.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Premier Grand Cru Classé

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