Lafite Rothschild 1969
Lafite Rothschild 1969 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Cheapest offer £900.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cos D`Estournel Magnum 1982 Cos d`Estournel · Bordeaux | £940.00 | |||
| Lafite Rothschild (Damaged Label) 1960 Château Lafite Rothschild · Bordeaux | £950.00 | |||
| Lafite Rothschild 1995 Château Lafite Rothschild · Bordeaux | £825.00 | |||
| Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2021 Château La Mission · Bordeaux | £821.70 |
Château Lafite Rothschild 1969 is a fully mature, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Located at the northern boundary of Pauillac, adjacent to Saint-Estèphe, the First Growth of Lafite Rothschild is broadly split into two parcels of vineyards. one which supplies the bulk of the grapes for the Grand Vin and a second parcel that is used to produce Carruades de Lafite. Vineyard plantings are around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.