Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1976
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Classic Bordeaux vinification: hand-harvested, fermented in vats, matured ~18–24 months in French oak (new and used), then extended bottle ageing before release.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Mature cedar, cigar box, graphite, blackcurrant and dried herbs with earth and tobacco. Medium-full body, silky texture, softened tannins and bright acidity; long, savory, tertiary finish with leather and mineral notes.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled entrecôte, game (venison), aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, braised beef short ribs, umami-rich mushroom dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Lafite Rothschild, a 1855 Premier Cru in Pauillac, owned by the Rothschild family since 1868; famed gravel soils and Cabernet-driven, long-lived wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable critic scores: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~93; James Suckling ~96; Vinous ~92; Wine Spectator ~92–93