Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
2000
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon (≈93.3%), Merlot (≈6.7%).
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed/fermented in temperature‑controlled vats, malolactic fermentation, aged ~18–20 months in French oak barriques (majority new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated black currant, blackberry, pencil‑lead/graphite, cedar, tobacco and violet notes; refined yet firm tannins, chalky minerality and an extremely long, precise finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast rack of lamb, prime rib, game (venison), aged Comté or Parmesan. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted meats (char siu), braised beef noodle dishes, Korean galbi.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Lafite Rothschild, a Pauillac First Growth, is a historic Rothschild estate (roots back to 17th–18th centuries) producing an elegant, Cabernet‑driven grand vin. Longstanding reputation for low yields and meticulous selection.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate: 98+ (initially cited as 100 in some early reports); Wine Spectator: 98; James Suckling: 100; Vinous: 97; Jancis Robinson: 18. 5/20