Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Lafite |
Label Name: | Pauillac 1er Cru |
Vintage: | 2010 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 87%, Merlot 13% |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate: 98 (2013) and later 100 (reappraisal 2020) ; James Suckling: 99; Wine Enthusiast: 100; Decanter: 98–100; Wine Spectator: ~97. Reviews and scores from contemporary critics/retailers
Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry with graphite, cedar, pencil lead, white chocolate and mocha notes; perfumed floral lift, firm grainy tannins, bright acidity and a very long mineral finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef Wellington, aged cheddar, venison, braised short ribs. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef hot pot, mushroom and soy-based hot pots.
Production Method
Traditional Pauillac vinification: destemmed grapes, controlled fermentation, élevage in high‑percentage new oak barrels for ~18–20 months; estate selection for the grand vin.
Vineyard Info
Château Lafite Rothschild — First Growth estate in Pauillac, Médoc; historic producer renowned for elegant, Cabernet-led wines with exceptional longevity and collector cachet.