France Bordeaux Pauillac Ch. Lafite-RothschildLafite Rothschild

1984 Lafite Rothschild

Lafite Rothschild

86Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

The personality of Lafite comes through in the 1984 vintage. An elegant bouquet of herbaceous, cedary fruit is first class. New oak dominates the palate and some hard tannins exhibit a dryness at the finish. The 1984 is a light but well-balanced wine. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/88. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1

Robert Parker Score: 84/100

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Scores + Notes

Average Score

Lean and tannic, with solid plum, cherry and chocolate flavors, but modest depth. Needs time for the tannins to soften, but will the fruit last? Try 1993 to '96.--Lafite Rothschild vertical. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1991

Wine SpectatorScore: 87/100

Robert ParkerScore: 84/100

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. Lafite-Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the most famous wines in Bordeaux, if not the world. It has captured the attention and imagination of wine lovers everywhere for its finesse and elegant style. Being one of the three of the five First Growths situated in the Pauillac appellation, Château Lafite Rothschild sits at the far north of the appellation bordering Saint-Estèphe and the vineyards of Château Cos d’Estournel with Château Mouton Rothschild to its south. It is undoubtedly today’s most famous and collectable of the First Growths due to an avid following of collectors from all over the world. Its popularity in the Far East has only escalated its collectability. 

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Pauillac

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

12.5%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window