CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD Grand Cru Classé 1989

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD Grand Cru Classé 1989

Country France
Area Bordeaux
Appellation Pauillac
Classification 1er cru classe
Color Red
Environment Sustainable viticulture
Grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot
Alcohol 12.5
Wine certification AOC
In-Stock Available
Allergens Contains sulphites
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PARKER (90)

As I suspected, the 1989 and 1990 vintages of Lafite-Rothschild have gone dormant. Both wines were among the more closed, backward examples in my blind tasting. The 1989 Lafite is also outstanding, but closed, with the tannin more elevated, and the wine so stubbornly reticent as to make evaluation almost impossible. Lafite’s 1989 was far more easy to taste and understand several years ago. It appears to have gone completely to sleep. This medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new oak in the nose, and a spicy finish. It is a quintessentially elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafite.

WINESPECTATOR / JAMES SUCKLING (93)

Subtle, yet rich and decadent, offering meat, sweet berry and fresh leather on the nose. Full and very soft, with velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. This has so much ripe fruit. Reserved and firm, this is turning to a very fine and shy Lafite. This is fresh and structured, but still holding back. I wouldn’t wait, though.