Lafite Rothschild
Vintage: | 2008 |
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Description: | "a candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years.at the minimum." - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #194 (May 1, 2011) |
Price: | $ 1100.00 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Belmont Wine Exchange
Address: |
1091 Industrial Road, Suite 107 San Carlos, CA 94070 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 888-802-9929 |
Telephone (regular): | 650-802-9463 |
Fax: | 650-802-9465 |
First added to 1000 Corks on September 20, 2011.