Château Lafite Rothschild 1985 MAGNUM 1500ml
€1,690.00*
Contents:
1.5 Liter
(€1,126.67* / 1 Liter)
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Product number:
JHW-3251
Filling level into neck, capsule good and label dirty.
Product information
The history of the Chateau probably dates back to 1234, when Gombaud de Lafite, abbot of the monastery of Vertheuil north of Pauillac, first mentioned the name Lafite in a document. According to tradition, the name goes back to the expression la hite, which means hill in the local dialect of Gascony. Lafite therefore has its origins in the name hill. The Rothschild era at Chateau Lafite Rothschild, which used to be known simply as Lafite, dates back to 1853, when Nathaniel de Rothschild acquired Chateau Mouton Rothschild and his relative James Mayer bought Lafite Rothschild on a whim shortly afterwards. Only a short time after the purchase, James died and his sons Alphonse, Gustave and Edmond inherited the chateau. After the Second World War, in which the estate had suffered greatly from the German occupation since 1940, Gustave's grandson, Baron Élie de Rothschild, was able to regain the largely destroyed estate and take over its management.
Parker N° 88 (01.08.1993) : 90 Drinkability : -2010 The 1985 Lafite is revealing more class and complexity than I predicted. A moderately intense, cedary, woody, herb and berry-scented bouquet is attractive. The wine is open-knit and ripe, with fine tannins, sweet, medium-bodied, mineral, and cassis-scented flavours, fine depth, and a graceful, harmonious feel. It is beginning to blossom and appears to possess more depth and character than I had thought. Last tasted, 6/93.
Wine Spectator (15.10.1994) : 95 Almost as great as the 1982. Dense and luscious with amazingly deep plum, blackberry and chocolate aromas and flavours. Full-bodied and full tannins. A wine with a terrific future.
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Alcohol: | 14 |
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Colour: | red |
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Country: | France |
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Filling quantity: | 1500 ml |
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Flavour: | dry |
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Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
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Producer: | Château Lafite Rothschild |
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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: | 1985 |
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Allergens: Sulphites
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