- Unit price
- 793,33 €per l
D6-1218-1218-94
1994
12.50%
0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon 99%, Petit Verdot 1%
Bordeaux-Pauillac , France
Parker about Château Lafite Rothschild 1994
ecause Lafite-Rothschild (1) tends to lack the weight of many wines of the northern Medoc, and (2) is never a flashy, ostentatious style of wine, it is often more difficult to evaluate when young than some of its neighbors. Made from nearly 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, this dark ruby/purple-colored wine is stubbornly backward, unappealing, and severe and astringent on the palate. There is plenty of weight, and the wine possesses admirable purity, with no suggestion of herbaceousness or underripe fruit, but the wine's personality refuses to be coaxed from the glass. The 1994 Lafite may turn out to be austere and disappointing flavor-wise, but possesses a fabulous set of aromatics (does that sound reminiscent of the 1961, another Lafite that was primarily Cabernet Sauvignon?). I am not giving up on this wine, but purchasers should be willing to wait 15-20 years before pulling a cork.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 99%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château Lafite-Rothschild, 33250 Pauillac, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2008–2038 |
| Parker Punkte | 90 |
| Jahrgang | 1994 |
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Château Lafite Rothschild 1994
Château Lafite Rothschild 1994 is an outstanding wine from the prestigious Pauillac appellation in the Bordeaux region. While not quite as famous as some neighboring vintages, the 1994 vintage nevertheless offers a striking expression of Lafite Rothschild's elegance and refinement.
The wine displays a deep ruby red color with light brick reflections, indicating a certain maturity. The bouquet is complex and seductive, with aromas of ripe red and black fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and cassis. These fruit aromas are complemented by elegant notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of graphite. Finely nuanced spice notes, hints of vanilla, and a subtle earthiness lend the wine additional depth and complexity.
On the palate, Château Lafite Rothschild 1994 presents itself with an elegant and balanced structure. The tannins are well-integrated and supple, supporting the ripe fruit aromas and lending the wine a finesse of flavor. Notes of dark chocolate, mocha, and a subtle mineral note complement the fruit and provide additional complexity. The acidity is well-balanced and lends the wine a pleasant freshness.
The finish is long and persistent, with elegant fruit and spice notes that delight the palate long after the last sip. The harmonious balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity demonstrates this wine's impressive potential for further aging and development, although it can be enjoyed now.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1994 is a fine wine that impressively reflects the tradition and quality of this renowned winery. It offers a refined and complex expression that wine lovers around the world appreciate.