Lafite 2000 DOUBLE MAGNUM from OHK

Differential taxation according to (Section 24 (1) and (2) UStG 1994)

Year 2000

Region France Bordeaux Pauillac

Bottle size 3.0 l

Fill level high fill

Label condition top, bottle in original paper

Rating Falstaff 99 Wine Enthusiast 99

Robert Parker100

contains sulphites

Price per liter 1l/€ 2300

Robert Parker: 100 points

Well, well, well - Lafite Rothschild does it again. Ever since manager Charles Chevalier was transferred from his beloved Sauternes property of Rieussec (also owned by the Rothschilds) to Lafite in 1994, there has been a succession of profound wines to emerge from this noble estate. The 2000 Lafite Rothschild, a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot (only 36% of the crop made the grade) has an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by an extraordinary aromatic expression of liquid minerals/stones interwoven with the tell-tale graphite notes, mulberry, black currants, caramel, and tobacco. In the mouth, it is remarkably light on its feet, but somehow seems to pack intense flavors into layer upon layer of fruit and richness that cascade over the palate. A compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness in spite of what are obviously elevated levels of tannin, this wine was provocatively open and beautiful when tasted in January and February, but I am sure it will soon close down. The finish lasted a whopping 72 seconds! This is absolutely fascinating stuff. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2050.

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