Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru 02/12 2-Pack Set (pr.tag) (ex Château)
Vintage:
 
MIXED
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
2x 750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, parcel vinification with controlled fermentation; malolactic fermentation; aged ~18–20 months in French oak barrels with strict barrel selection.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Notes of blackcurrant, cedar, pencil lead and tobacco with violet and dark berry undertones. Elegant, structured, refined tannins, mineral core and a long, perfumed finish; shows broader maturity in 2002 and tighter, fresher fruit in 2012.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy‑glazed short ribs, Korean BBQ, mushroom‑based stir‑fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Lafite Rothschild — Pauillac First Growth owned by the Rothschild family. Estate ~100+ ha producing the grand vin and Carruades. This product is an ex‑château 2‑bottle set containing vintages 2002 and 2012.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vintage highlights — 2002: Wine Spectator 95, Robert Parker (WA) 94; 2012: Robert Parker (WA) ~91, James Suckling ~95. Listed in retailer/auction packs