Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac

2016

Blend

92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Lafite Rothschild, Red, 2016
Category: Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Enjoy with grape-fed thrush, roast capon, rib of beef with porcini mushrooms.
Data sheet

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac

2016

Tasting notes

Dark, intense color. Concentrated and restrained, the nose discreetly reveals a beautiful freshness, with mineral notes of graphite and blackberry. Ample and racy, the palate is marked by remarkable density and depth. The tannic structure, with great finesse, expresses itself elegantly. An ambitious Château Lafite-Rothschild 2016, cut to age gracefully over the decades.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 112 hectares
Soil composition: Calcareous, sandy and gravel-based soils.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Wooden vats
Maceration technique: Vatting time 15-20 days with temperature control.
Aging: Oak barrels
18 months in new oak.
Type of oak: French

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Dating to the 13th century, but gaining notoriety during the 17th century thanks to the De Ségur family. Starting during the 18th century, the Marquis Nicolas Alexandre de Ségur focused on consolidating early successes and improving winemaking techniques. Earning the château the title of « the King’s wine » before being classified first growth in 1855. In 1868, the estate was acquired by Baron James de Rothschild.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

The Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) were awarded B Corp certification, a significant milestone in their commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. The certification requires companies to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.