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，葡萄園位置屬於 Médoc 最佳」。在 1855 年分級制度中，獲評為一級莊（Premier Grand Cru Classé），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：
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
酒精度：
12.5%
容量：
750毫升
釀造：
在控溫下進行發酵並定期淋皮 (pumping over)，浸漬約 22 天。蘋果酸乳酸發酵完成後，酒液會送進自家打造的法國橡木桶裡慢慢陳年。每一桶都逐一試味，只挑最出色的來做最終混釀。
品酒筆記：
(Robert Parker's rating: 95 points)
2004 年份的 Lafite ... 香氣絕妙，感性而純淨，帶有黑莓、石墨與雪松的氣息——這些都是 Pauillac 的典型特徵，展現出非凡的魅力。比我記憶中的更醇厚濃郁。酒體中等，單寧絲滑，酸度恰好，結構優美。散發出一種王者氣度，相較其他一級莊略顯低調，但悠長的餘韻值得喝彩，尤其在這個年份的背景下。這是一款極佳的酒，甚至可能成為該年份一級莊中的最佳之選。
“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 among the finest in Médoc.” In 1855, Lafite was ranked 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:
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
Alcohol Content:
12.5%
Volume:
750mL
Vinification:
Fermentation is temperature-controlled with regular pumping over, followed by about 22 days of maceration. After malolactic fermentation, wines mature in Lafite’s own French oak barrels in Pauillac. Each barrel is individually tasted, and only the finest are selected for the final blend.
Tasting notes:
(Robert Parker's rating: 95 points)
The 2004 Lafite-Rothschild ... has a wondrous bouquet, very sensual and pure with blackberry, graphite and cedar - all the hallmarks of Pauillac, delivered with great panache. It is more opulent than I recall. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, pitch-perfect acidity and a beautiful structure. There is a regal sense to this Lafite, understated compared to the other First Growths and yet the persistence on the finish deserves a round of applause, especially in the context of the vintage. This is superb and could possibly turn out to be the pick of the Firsts. Tasted September 2016.
