- Unit price
- 2.326,67 €per l
D6-1218-1218-00
2000
13.00%
0.75L
Cabernet Sauvignon 93.3%, Merlot 6.7%
Bordeaux-Pauillac , France
Parker about Château Lafite Rothschild 2000
Since I gave this wine a perfect score, I suppose some could see this as a downgrade. I found everything still there for a perfect rating, but I was just struck by how tight and backward the wine was. A blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, the wine still has a dark ruby/purple color and an extraordinarily youthful nose of graphite, black currants, sweet, unsmoked cigar tobacco, and flowers. The wine is rich, medium to full-bodied, but has that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafite. I originally predicted that it would first reach maturity in 2011, but I would push that back by 5-7 years now, although it has 50-60 years of life in front of it. Owners of this beauty are probably best advised to forget it for 5 years. Tasted next to a 1996 several days after the 2000 tasting, the 1996, which is a perfect wine, was far closer to full maturity than the 2000.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux-Pauillac |
| Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 93.3%, Merlot 6.7% |
| 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 | 2012 - 2060 |
| Parker Punkte | 98+ |
| Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Lafite Rothschild 2000
The Château Lafite Rothschild 2000 is one of the most legendary wines from the Bordeaux region and is considered one of the château's most outstanding vintages. This wine is often described as an absolute top wine, embodying the highest quality.
It presents a fascinating array of aromas, including notes of black currant, cassis, tobacco, pencil shavings, and spices. These complex aromas combine to create a rich and deep bouquet.
On the palate, the wine is incredibly concentrated, full-bodied, and balanced. It displays remarkable structure with silky tannins, lively acidity, and an unparalleled length on the finish. The balance between fruit, tannins, and acidity is almost perfect.
The 2000 Lafite Rothschild is often considered an iconic wine, impressive both in its youth and after years of aging. It possesses enormous aging potential and is considered one of the finest wines of the century.