Château Lafite Rothschild 1969
€695.00*
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Filling level into neck, capsule and label good.
Product information
Here is a detailed report on Château Lafite Rothschild 1969, a wine from a challenging season in Bordeaux:
Château Lafite Rothschild 1969 - review
Vintage rating: ⭐⭐☆☆☆☆ (2/5 stars)
Drinking window: Expected to be overripe (most bottles are now exhausted).
Speciality: Historic collector's item with limited enjoyment potential.
Vintage 1969 in Bordeaux:
Climate: A difficult year with cool, humid summers and rain at harvest time.
Consequences: Lower concentration of ripeness, thinner tannins, reduced ageing potential.
Overall assessment of the vintage: One of the weakest of the 1960s (similar to 1963, 1965, 1968).
Sensory characteristics & potential:
Colour: Probably brownish-orange (typical of overripe red wines).
Nose: Characterised by tertiary aromas: tobacco, leather, damp earth, mushroom notes. Primary fruit (blackcurrant, plum) has diminished considerably.
Palate: Low acid structure, flat tannins, dominant "autumn leaf" notes. Short finish.
Condition risk: High probability of oxidation or cork faults if stored improperly.
Storage advice:
Ideal conditions: Cool (12-14°C), dark, 70-80% humidity, stored horizontally.
Current condition: Only bottles in their original packaging from professional wine cellars are potentially drinkable. Otherwise there is a risk of disappointment.
Value & collector relevance:
Price range: approx. €400-€700 for top provenance (mostly as curios or for complete collections).
Auction results: Rarely traded - demand focuses on more iconic vintages (e.g. 1982, 1990, 2009).
Investment recommendation: ❌ Not sensible - purely historical interest.
Conclusion:
The 1969 Lafite represents a weak Bordeaux vintage that could not be saved even by first-class châteaux. Today it is primarily for:
Collectors with a focus on Lafite completeness.
Wine historians for the study of climatic influences.
Cautious tasters with low expectations.
Expert tip: If you own a bottle - open it without great expectations and enjoy it as a testimony to its time. Combine it with a young, strong red wine as a backup!
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Alcohol: | 14 |
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Colour: | red |
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Country: | France |
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Filling quantity: | 750 ml |
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Flavour: | dry |
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Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
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Product type: | Wine |
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Region: | Bordeaux |
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Type of wine: | Red wine |
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Vintage: | 1969 |
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Producer: | Château Lafite Rothschild |
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Allergens: Sulphites
Bottler: Producer