Lafite Around the World
Esquin (Seattle, WA)
Tasted Wednesday, October 16, 2013 by dpolivy with 500 views
Introduction
A chance to taste some of the various Lafite properties from around the world.
Esquin (Seattle, WA)
Tasted Wednesday, October 16, 2013 by dpolivy with 500 views
A chance to taste some of the various Lafite properties from around the world.
NV Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Champagne 91 Points
France, Champagne
Concentrated citrus, biscut, and yeast. Rich, yet soft and creamy on the palate, showing nice citrus fruit and bread notes. Good length on the finish, and lots of acid. 60% Chardonnay / 40% Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier
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2012 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Réserve Spéciale 89 Points
France, Bordeaux
Very pretty nose that is intensely floral and fruity. Starts off with nice citrus and floral flavors, then shows off a mineral backbone and bright acidity. Medium plus length on the finish. 60% Semillon / 40% Sauvignon Blanc
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2011 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Bordeaux Réserve Spéciale 90 Points
France, Bordeaux
Powerful, fruit-filled nose dominated by black cherries. Full bodied, yet very soft and supple, loaded with red plum and more cherries. Very fine tannins on the finish. Simple, yet elegant, and a seemingly great QPR. 70% Merlot / 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
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2010 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Médoc Réserve Spéciale 88 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc
Darker, tighter, and more subtle than the general Bordeaux Controlee bottling. Dark, brooding body dominated by earth, tobacco, and eucalyptus, with noticeably more tannin and acid. Drying tannins on the finish.
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2010 Moulin de Duhart 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Notes of toast, vanilla, spice, and dark fruit. Full bodied, yet quite light on its feet. Dark raspberries, cherry, and plum emerge on the soft and elegant body. Polished, fine tannins finish it off. A nice effort, and one likely to continue to evolve and improve with some time.
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2011 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Grande Réserve 88 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
Smoke, spice and eucalyptus. Rich, dark body full of spice and pepper. Medium, drying tannins.
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2010 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Le Dix de Los Vascos 91 Points
Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
Dark plum, violet, earth, and spice on the nose. It's a bit high toned, but full bodied with dark fruits and tobacco. Drying, prominent tannins, and lots of acid. You can definitely taste the presence of the oak here. A good step up from the Grande Reserve.
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2011 Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena) Malbec Aruma 89 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Ripe blueberries -- big, powerful fruit. Full bodied, juicy, and overflowing with fruit. Finishes with fine tannins, acid, and length, though the acid seems a bit out of balance.
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2011 Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena) Amancaya 91 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Noticeable oak and spice to start. Lots of blueberry and black cherry flavors. Soft and elegant, this is a wine that craves food. Very acid driven, it finishes with fine tannins.
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2009 Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild / Catena) Caro 90 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Intensely purple-black in the glass, this wine is dark. The oak and wood spice dominate, with a touch of astringency. Juicy fruit, and some green stem notes, though I found it a bit limp on the palate. Drying tannins.
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2010 Château de Cosse 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Honey, apricot, and flowers. Medium+ weight, with honey, passion fruit and pineapple. Good sweetness, but not cloying due to the nicely balanced acidity.
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