Parker about Château Lafite Rothschild 1995
The 1995 Lafite-Rothschild (only one-third of the harvest made it into the final blend) is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The wine was showing spectacularly well when I tasted it in November, 1997. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color, and a sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit is present in this medium-bodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated Lafite. The 1995 is not as powerful or as massive as the 1996, but it is beautifully made with outstanding credentials, in addition to remarkable promise.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 75%, Merlot 17%, Cabernet Franc 8% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
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 | 2010 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 1995 |
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Château Lafite Rothschild 1995

Château Lafite Rothschild 1995 is an outstanding wine from the famous Pauillac appellation in the Bordeaux region. The 1995 vintage is considered excellent, producing wines with great structure, elegance, and longevity.
The wine displays a deep ruby red color, indicating its concentration and maturity. The bouquet is intense and complex, with aromas of ripe black fruits such as cassis and blackberries, accompanied by notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of graphite. Finely nuanced spice notes, hints of vanilla, and a subtle earthiness add additional depth and complexity to the wine.
On the palate, Château Lafite Rothschild 1995 presents itself as powerful yet elegant, with impressive structure and fine-grained, well-integrated tannins. The fruit flavors are lush and harmonious, supported by nuances of dark chocolate, mocha, and a subtle mineral note. The acidity is well-balanced, giving the wine a lively freshness that underscores its complexity.
The finish is remarkably long and elegant, with lingering 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 great potential for further decades of aging and development.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1995 is already a true delight and will only improve with age. A wine of exceptional refinement, depth, and beauty, it impressively reflects the tradition and quality of the Pauillac appellation and delights wine lovers around the world.