Lafite 有靈魂，一種美麗、慷慨、仁慈的靈魂。它能將貧瘠的土地化為天堂，這是人與自然的和諧，因為沒有我們卓越的葡萄園工人，這一切都不可能實現。」—— Eric de Rothschild 男爵
1815 年，波爾多知名葡萄酒經紀人 Guillaume Lawton 曾讚譽 Château Lafite 為「三大一級莊中最優雅、最細緻的，葡萄園位置是 Médoc 最好的之一」。在 1855 年分級制度中，它獲評為一級莊（Premier Grand Cru Classé），自此奠定了殿堂地位。
「Lafite」一名源自 Gascon 方言 la hite，意為「小山丘」。自 19 世紀由 Rothschild 家族持有至今，酒莊以優雅、細緻、和諧著稱，並持續釀造全球最具收藏價值的紅酒之一。
產區保護條例：
波爾多 Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
釀造：
酒精發酵在受控溫度下進行，並定期淋皮(pumping over)。浸漬期總計約20天。蘋果酸乳酸發酵後的葡萄酒會被轉移到法國橡木桶，酒莊在Pauillac擁有自己的製桶廠。混合後，葡萄酒主要在新橡木桶中陳年20個月。
品酒筆記：
(James Suckling's rating: 98 points)
石頭、蠔殼、黑加侖子和蘑菇的香氣非常濃郁。酒體飽滿、集中而有力，帶有豐富的黑莓味道，收結極佳。充滿生命力和深度。於2022年品飲，令人着迷。
“Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare earth into heaven. Lafite is harmony, a harmony between man and nature, because without our magnificent winegrowers, nothing would be accomplished.”
Baron Eric de RothschildIn 1815, Guillaume Lawton said of Château Lafite, “I consider it to be the the most elegant and delicate, with the finest substance of the three (Premier Crus). The location of its vines is one of the finest in the Médoc”. In 1855 the Château was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the famous classification that was prepared for the Universal Exhibition of that year.- See more at: http://www.lafite.com/en/chateau-lafite-rothschild/the-wines/chateau-lafite-rothschild/#sthash.eorNmxjs.dpuf
“Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare earth into heaven. Lafite is harmony, a harmony between man and nature, because without our magnificent winegrowers, nothing would be accomplished.” — Baron Eric de Rothschild
In 1815, noted Bordeaux wine broker Guillaume Lawton praised Château Lafite as “the most elegant and delicate, with the finest substance of the three First Growths. The location of its vines is one of the finest in the Médoc.” In 1855, Lafite was ranked as Premier Grand Cru Classé at the Paris Universal Exhibition, securing its legendary status.
The name “Lafite” comes from the Gascon word la hite, meaning “small hill.” Owned by the Rothschild family since the 19th century, Lafite is celebrated for elegance, harmony, and timeless soul, consistently producing some of the world’s most collectible wines.
Appellation:
Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux
Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Vinification:
Alcoholic fermentation is conducted at controlled temperature, with regular pumping over. The maceration period is around 20 days in total. After malolactic fermentation wines are transferred into French oak barrels. Lafite has its own cooperage in Pauillac. Once blended, the wine is aged for a further 20 months in barrels, primarily of new oak.
Tasting notes:
(James Suckling's rating: 98 points)
The aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth. Try in 2022. Fascinating.
