| Brand | Château Lafite |
| Appellation | Bordeaux, France |
| Vintage | 1990 |
| Oak Treatment | French Oak |
| Aging | 18-20 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc |
Product details
(Château Lafite Rothschild, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France, Red) A smoky, slightly baked character to the fruit and an undercurrent of dark chocolate and ground coffee. The texture is soft, sunny, and supple, with agreeable plumpness on the finish. 1990 was another sunny year that produced a lush, ripe result for Lafite that is immediately approachable. Although it should continue to show well, it lacks the incisive character of cooler years. The growing season was easy, with warm weather throughout and a successful flowering that set a large crop. There was sufficient sun to ripen all the fruit, however, and the final result was 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc.
