Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

9.431 ratings
9.517 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Deep and rich and long. The fruit is still rich and really balanced and refilled. Really great stuff. So long and intense. This is ludicrous given its age

Deep and rich and long. The fruit is still rich and really balanced and refilled. Really great stuff. So long and intense. This is ludicrous given its age

Aug 18th, 2023
Ludovic Anacleto

Well, I believe that This is one of the best bottles I have ever had. Fresh, bright and defined despite its 56 years of age. Pure Pauillac in the nose, this cassis liqueur is just perfect. A lifetime experience without a doubt. Will live a decade or more.

Well, I believe that This is one of the best bottles I have ever had. Fresh, bright and defined despite its 56 years of age. Pure Pauillac in the nose, this cassis liqueur is just perfect. A lifetime experience without a doubt. Will live a decade or more.

1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2015
p w
9.3

brief comet streak of brilliance / then faded / fun celebratory bottle

brief comet streak of brilliance / then faded / fun celebratory bottle

Feb 4th, 2016
Susan Lin

Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate

9.1

1959 and still with strong fruit, a powerful, finessed body, and beautiful structure - great acidity to balance the strong body. Smooth with a vibrant kick, but definitely some expected musty earth with this age. Fruit is a bit raisinated but present and persistent. Don't dally once it's open - enjoy! Truly a well made wine. Tasting this was a wonderful reward after sweating through getting the cork out safely!

1959 and still with strong fruit, a powerful, finessed body, and beautiful structure - great acidity to balance the strong body. Smooth with a vibrant kick, but definitely some expected musty earth with this age. Fruit is a bit raisinated but present and persistent. Don't dally once it's open - enjoy! Truly a well made wine. Tasting this was a wonderful reward after sweating through getting the cork out safely!

Jun 25th, 2015
Jeff Sarfino

VP Sales and Marketing Lanterna Distributors, inc

9.4

What an experience

What an experience

Dec 25th, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.6

Magnum. Showing well. Rich and full. Elegant and balanced. Wonderful wine.

Magnum. Showing well. Rich and full. Elegant and balanced. Wonderful wine.

Oct 9th, 2014
Matthew Peterson

Sommelier Post Ranch Inn, Wine Director Big Sur Food & Wine Festival, Sales Swirl Wine Brokers, Martine's Wines, Winewise

10

Well, it's probably the best Bordeaux I've ever had. Ripe/overripe red fruits and wet churned earth on nose. Pallet is soft as the day is long. Super long earthy finish too. An honor to taste.

Well, it's probably the best Bordeaux I've ever had. Ripe/overripe red fruits and wet churned earth on nose. Pallet is soft as the day is long. Super long earthy finish too. An honor to taste.

Jan 13th, 2014
James Stahl

Off to auction! 1959 Lafite 3 liter .

Off to auction! 1959 Lafite 3 liter .

Dec 14th, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Abit of va in the nose exotic spice red currants dried flowers very nuanced smooth and silky texture with excellent freshness and a long finish most excellent

Abit of va in the nose exotic spice red currants dried flowers very nuanced smooth and silky texture with excellent freshness and a long finish most excellent

Feb 16th, 2013
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

Defective NR

Defective NR

Dec 5th, 2016