Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru (ex Château 2024)
Vintage:
 
1990
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested grapes; traditional Bordeaux vinification with parcel fermentation, malolactic conversion and ageing ~18–20 months in French oak (portion new barrels) before bottling.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Elegant, concentrated blackcurrant and plum with cedar, tobacco, pencil-lead and earthy graphite notes. Velvety texture, firm refined tannins and a very long, mineral finish showing tertiary leather and dried floral nuances.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, rib‑eye or prime rib, venison, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu, red‑braised beef, Korean barbecue (galbi), rich mushroom or soy‑based dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild) is a historic Pauillac First Growth with gravel soils; modernised under Baron Eric de Rothschild in late 20th century and renowned for elegant, long-lived wines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96pts; Wine Spectator 95pts; James Suckling 95pts; Falstaff 98pts. Frequently praised for longevity and classic Lafite elegance in major auction/tasting notes