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Château LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 11 GCC Pauillac 2011

Grand Cru Classé

0,75L

Bordeaux / France / Red

890,00 €

In stock

Château LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 11 GCC Pauillac 2011 - De Coninck Wine

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Smooth

Tannic

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

Château Lafite Rothschild 2011 – Pauillac (Grand Cru Classé)

Château Lafite Rothschild 2011 is a great red Bordeaux wine from the prestigious Pauillac appellation on the Left Bank of the Médoc. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé 1855, it is one of the most iconic and sought-after estates in the world.

The Château Lafite Rothschild estate, owned by the Rothschild family since the 19th century, is renowned for its highly refined style, focused on elegance rather than power. It extends over exceptional terroirs of deep gravel soils over limestone and sandy subsoils, ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon.

The vineyard is mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This blend produces structured, precise wines with outstanding ageing potential.

The 2011 vintage shows a more classic and approachable profile in its youth, with a fine aromatic expression. The nose reveals notes of cassis, cedar, graphite, and ripe red fruits, along with subtle floral and spicy touches.

On the palate, the wine is elegant, with a fine structure, well-integrated tannins, and a silky texture. The overall profile is harmonious and typical of Lafite: subtle, linear, and refined.

This Lafite Rothschild 2011 has good ageing potential and can continue to evolve gracefully over many years, developing additional tertiary aromas such as tobacco, undergrowth, and fine leather.

Château Lafite Rothschild – Pauillac

Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the most prestigious wine estates in the world and an absolute benchmark of Bordeaux winemaking. Located in the Pauillac appellation on the Left Bank of the Médoc, it is one of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés of 1855.

The estate has belonged to the Rothschild family since 1868 and extends over exceptional terroirs of deep gravel soils over limestone and sandy subsoils. This unique composition provides perfect drainage and allows for slow grape ripening, ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon.

The vineyard is mainly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. This dominant grape variety gives the wines their structure, finesse, and remarkable ageing potential.

The estate’s philosophy is based on a constant pursuit of elegance, precision, and balance. Winemaking is carried out with great rigor, followed by long ageing in French oak barrels, with a significant proportion of new oak.

Château Lafite Rothschild wines are renowned worldwide for their subtle style, aromatic complexity, and ability to evolve over several decades. They represent one of the highest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux.

Wine region

Bordeaux / France

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

Wine type

Red

Volume

0,75L

Alcohol content

13%

Aging potential

20 ans +