| Brand | Chateau Lafite |
| Appellation | France |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Oak Treatment | French oak |
| Aging | 18-20months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Merlot, |
Product details
This stunning wine is still extremely young, with an amazingly expressive nose with tea leaf hints. The aromatics keep building and building in the glass, and the elegance and persistency shine through. This was a drought year, unusual because it was almost perfect from beginning to end with not a drop of rain from May to October. Temperatures were not hot like 2003, of course, so the ripening was slow and complete, with relatively small yields and relatively high alcohol. This is full of energy and the flavours just keep on going, while those tannis have really started to embrace the fruit and showcase their elegance. It's concentrated and luscious yet focussed and beautifully balanced - the perfect example of how they don't need excess to deliver something truly extraordinary in Bordeaux. Drinking Window 2020 - 2045
