Château Lafite-Rothschild 2015

The finesse and balance of a great Pauillac wine

The property

First among the classified growths of 1855 in Bordeaux, the Château Lafite-Rothschild is a lord on its gravel lands. Carrying a long viticultural tradition initiated in 1620, it has asserted itself over the centuries as a true standard-bearer of the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. Indeed, from Cardinal Richelieu to the then President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, the great personalities of this world have fallen under the charm of these great wines with a unique soul and unparalleled refinement.

The vineyard

Château Lafite-Rothschild is a Pauillac wine from a terroir benefiting from an exceptional location, with a vineyard divided into three major areas. From the hills surrounding the château to the Carruades plateau to the west and a plot in the neighbouring commune of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafite-Rothschild watches over vines planted on deep, fine gravel soils with sands on the surface, while the limestone subsoil allows excellent drainage.

The vintage

The 2015 vintage benefited from exceptional climatic conditions, with a mild and rainy winter, a warm and dry spring, and a hot and sunny summer with some heatwave episodes. The late August rains allowed optimal ripening of the grapes, and the harvest took place under mild weather. The result is rich wines, with a balanced tannic structure and a high concentration with a significant ageing potential.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon 
Merlot
Petit verdot