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The Château Lafite Rothschild 1988, from the gravels of Pauillac, is a Premier Grand Cru Classé with a mineral and fruity profile. Its notes of pencil shavings and blackcurrant, aged in barrels, reveal a silky and taut palate. Perfect for extended ageing, it pairs beautifully with game and matured cheeses.
Nestled in the heart of Pauillac, this legendary estate has embodied Bordeaux excellence for centuries, carried by the heritage of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild.
- Terroir: Deep gravel soils, the signature of the Pauillac appellation, lend the wines a chalky minerality and a distinguished structure.
- Vinification: A meticulous elaboration, combining tradition and precision, for cuvées of timeless elegance and remarkable tension.
Tasting notes for Château Lafite Rothschild 1988
To the eye – A garnet robe with tawny highlights, of a silky density, betraying both the maturity and the preserved freshness of this great vintage.
On the nose – First aromas of ripe blackcurrant and wild blackberry, followed by nuances of cedar, blonde tobacco and a mineral touch reminiscent of graphite, all wrapped in a subtle evocation of undergrowth.
On the palate – A velvety texture, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality, stretching into a long, saline finish where gentle spices and candied dark fruits intertwine.
Serve between 16 and 18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
1988 Vintage
A vintage marked by balanced ripeness and a refined tannic structure, typical of the great Pauillacs.
- Ageing potential: To be kept for another 10 to 15 years under optimal conditions (stable temperature, controlled humidity), for a harmonious evolution.
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