Château Lafite Rothschild
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Château Lafite Rothschild
1st cru classé, Pauillac
Vintage 2005
2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vine to adapt itself by reducing its leaves. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively cooler weather in August and the cool nights allowed good acidity levels to be maintained, resulting in slow steady ripening. A year of atypical weather but in the end ideal for the production of healthy, very ripe grapes with wonderful freshness.
Deep colour. An intense, delicate, subtle and complex nose. Very neat and regular on the palate upon attack leading to volume and a nicely round structure. Immensely powerful, great length, density and elegance.
Recommendations
- Decanting
- 2 hours or more
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Serving
temperature
- 16-18 °C
The Chef's recipes
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Château Lafite Rothschild accompanied by poached beef
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Château Lafite Rothschild accompanied by soft-centered chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream
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Château Lafite Rothschild and rib of beef with truffle jus
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Château Lafite Rothschild & caramelized veal sweetbreads and spare ribs with truffles
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Château Lafite Rothschild stuffed shoulder of lamb
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Château Lafite Rothschild tender shoulder of rabbit with olive jus and polenta
- All recipes
