Lafite Rothschild (Pauillac) 2008 Magnum
- Type: Red
- Producer: Lafite Rothschild
- Varietal: Bordeaux Red
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux
- Size: 1.5 L (Magnum)
- Bin: D9369
Special Price
$3,995.00
Regular Price
$4,500.00
In stock
SKU
D9369
Lafite Rothschild (Pauillac) 2008 Magnum is available to buy in increments of 1
A candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum.