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2005 Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac

Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
Made from 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, the silky, incredibly concentrated and elegant brambly fruit is wonderfully fragrant with lovely minerality and hints of cedar. The super-ripe tannins are accompanied by layer upon layer of fruit alongside a freshness and firm acidity. This slumbering giant will eventually awaken and become one of the most prized of the 2005 treasures. Even so it is utterly compelling now, with each taste like a PhD of Claret, such is its complexity. It may not have the immediate appeal of the legendary 2000 but we were all agreed that it is unquestionably a better wine. One of the wines of the vintage.Château Lafite Rothschild

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
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Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
Extremely complex and intriguing on the nose. More lifted than Duhart Milon and Carruades. Very fine-boned and minerally - graphite sensation (although there is no Cabernet Franc in the final blend). Delicate - which is quite an achievement in 2005! Very subtle and very youthful. Wonderful opulence with a neat, dry finish. A gorgeous drink that may be overlooked in comparison with Latour´s greater drama but a very fine representation of both château and vintage, with, I suspect, a very long window of drinkability.
(Jancis Robinson- www.jancisrobinson.com - 12-Apr-2006) 

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
20/20 17.5/20 19/20 96/100 98/100
Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
While the 2005 is another brilliantly classic Lafite Rothschild, for my taste, it comes in slightly behind their extraordinarily opulent 2003 as well as the dramatically powerful 2000. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, the 2005 boasts a dark ruby/purple color in addition to that exceptional Lafite perfume of graphite, spring flowers, crushed rocks, and sweet black cherry and black currant fruit that exudes class and nobility. The wine is medium-bodied with extremely high levels of tannin in addition to sensational purity, length, and overall harmony. However, it is exceptionally backward, and even more tannic than either the 1995 or 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - Apr-2008)

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
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Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral. The finish is long, with a coffee, almost meaty, aftertaste. Very beautiful and balanced. Best after 2013.
(James Suckling - Wine Spectator - 31-Mar-2008) 

BBR Decanter Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
20/20 17.5/20 19/20 96/100 98/100
Ch. Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac
Product: 1132
Maturity: Drink 2020-2050 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2005
Origin: France » Bordeaux » Pauillac Map of the region
Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Full Bodied, Dry, 13% alcohol
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