“Tasting the 2005 red wines from the bottle, many of them three or four times, confirmed that this is the greatest vintage produced during my 30-year career. Some of my earlier reservations concerning the tannin levels in the northern Médocs were completely resolved by the tastings I conducted between March 22 and April 1, 2008. A great majority of the wines are far superior from bottle than they were from cask, confirming the quality of this remarkable vintage.” —Robert Parker, May 1, 2008

NOW AVAILABLE!  A delicious wine from the historic 2005 vintage. A deep purple color leads to a powerful, elegant and fully ripe wine with mouthfilling complexity and soft, balanced tannins. An outstanding value in 2005 red Bordeaux excellence!

Lafite, Réserve Spéciale (Medoc) 2005
(Bin 1216)  $23.95  $18.95 bottle, $227.40 case

Ever wondered what someone like Baron Eric de Rothschild, proprietor of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, likes to drink everyday?

This 2005 Medoc is a historic success, that once again is a personal favorite of Baron Eric de Rothschild, an avid hunter, who enjoys serving this wine to friends at dinners hosted at his favorite hunting lodges.