2002 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

2002 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

Cabernet leads the way in imperious fashion, accounting for 87% of the blend, the balance Merlot and a little Cabernet Franc. The colour is suitably deep, with aromas revealing ripe-scented black fruit, with a more mineral-derived note. Concentrated on the palate with well-expressed, layered berry fruits. Very fine fruit quality indeed- no doubt due to the near perfect conditions afforded to Cabernet in the latter stages of the vintage. There is a very fine-nature to the tannins; grippy structure evident though not forced. A very pleasing sense of balance and harmony. A bright future beckons for a classically proportioned vintage for Lafite. A little less than half of Lafite’s production made it into the Grand Vin in this vintage.

This wine is now sold out. Please get in touch with your advisor or one of our team on [email protected] or 01473 313 300 for more information or guidance on an alternative.

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Grape
    87% Cabernet Sauvignon
    Cabernet Franc
    Merlot
  • Maturity
    Ready 2014 - 2038info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Magnum (150cl.)
  • ABV
    12.5%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Also from this producer

Pricing
In bond
Duty paid
info
View all wines
×