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%
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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