1989 Château Lafite-Rothschild Premier Cru Classé Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

1989 Château Lafite-Rothschild Premier Cru Classé Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

The 1989 Château Lafite-Rothschild is a wine of profound depth, elegance, and complexity, showcasing the remarkable aging potential of this iconic estate. The nose is an intricate blend of dark fruit, with ripe blackcurrant, black cherry, and plum, beautifully framed by notes of graphite, cedar, and tobacco. As the wine opens, it reveals secondary aromas of leather, truffle, and a touch of sweet spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with an impeccable structure, exhibiting silky, refined tannins that give way to a smooth, almost seamless texture. The dark fruit flavors are complemented by earthy undertones, hints of mocha, and subtle oak spice. The finish is long, persistent, and elegant, with a finely tuned minerality and lingering notes of cigar box and graphite that define its Pauillac terroir. The 1989 vintage is maturing beautifully and offers a rare combination of power and grace, with the structure to age for many more years.

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ABOUT THIS WINE

The 1989 vintage of Château Lafite-Rothschild was made from a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, typical of the estate’s focus on Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and aging potential. The grapes were carefully hand-harvested and sorted before undergoing fermentation. The wine was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, allowing for a perfect integration of fruit and oak, while developing the wine's characteristic finesse and complexity. The 1989 growing season was marked by a warm, dry summer, followed by cooler conditions in September that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly, contributing to a wine with incredible concentration, balance, and freshness. This vintage is a beautiful example of Château Lafite’s ability to produce wines of exceptional longevity and complexity.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Château Lafite-Rothschild, a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, is one of the most celebrated and prestigious wine estates in the world. Located in the Pauillac appellation, Lafite has been producing exceptional wines for over 400 years, and is renowned for its ability to create wines of extraordinary elegance, depth, and aging potential. Owned by the Rothschild family, the estate is managed with meticulous care by winemaker Eric Kohler, who continues the tradition of excellence. Château Lafite-Rothschild is committed to sustainable viticulture, with a focus on precision and quality in every aspect of vineyard management and winemaking. The estate’s wines express the unique terroir of Pauillac, showcasing a perfect balance of fruit, structure, and minerality. Lafite remains a benchmark for Bordeaux wines, revered by collectors and connoisseurs around the world.

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Grape(s) Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Farming Sustainable