Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (ex Château 2023)
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, parcel vinification; fermented in wooden vats and matured 18–20 months in new oak barrels.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite and pencil-lead with cedar, tobacco and smoked-meat notes; elegant, layered, silky tannins and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, prime rib, venison, mushroom dishes, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef or beef rendang.
Vineyard Info:
 
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) — historic Pauillac First Growth, Rothschild ownership since 1868; classic gravel soils and old-vine blocks.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 98 pts; Wine Spectator 95 pts; Vinous ~96 pts. Listed in major auction catalogues and fine-wine retailers as a top 1998 Lafite