Lot 37
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1999 (1) WA 95 JS 95
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2000 (1) WS 98 WA 98+ JS 100
Lot 37 Details
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1999 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
stained label
An opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite, cedar, creme de cassis, toast, and vanilla. It is medium-bodied, with extravagant layers of richness yet little weight, and a finish that is all sweetness, ripeness, and harmony. This extraordinary Lafite increasingly appears to be a modern day clone of the majestic 1953. A mere one-third of the crop made it into the grand vin! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. WA 95 JS 95
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2000 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
The nose is fresh, bright, and dense. With aromas of violets, minerals, spices, cool stones, mint, dark fruits, and plum skins, this is beautiful. Very much still a baby right now, it needs much more time. This is a wine for the next generation. Finesse and elegance, truly a wine that makes you contemplate life. This is not about power, there is really nothing like it. 93% Cabernet Sauvignon. Do not even think about touching this for another ten years, 2020. 15+25+25+35. February 2011 jamessuckling.com WS 98 WA 98+ JS 100