Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003

Classificatie	Premier Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Jaar	2003
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Bordeaux, Pauillac
Druif	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2010-2050
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Gevlekt
Drinkbaar	2010-2050
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	1,5
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2010-2050
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	6,0
Conditie	In originele houten kist
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	2010-2050
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (100)

A modern day version of the 1959 Lafite, the 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May, 2005 after achieving 12.9% natural alcohol – hardly an astonishing figure given the vintage’s weather conditions. A combination of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it represents a ripe version of the essence of Lafite-Rothschild. Dense purple-colored, with classic notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and flowers, it reveals extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity. Whether this wine will close down or not is questionable as it is somewhat atypical given its sweetness and softness. Analytically, there are extremely high tannins, which I suspect will assert themselves in the future. Production in 2003 was less than half of normal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050.

Winespectator (96)

Subtle, complex aromas of berries, licorice and currants. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Very well-integrated wine. Lovely stuff. Wonderful length and finesse.

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.