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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1992
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Description
Within the five rarefied first growths, Lafite is perhaps the wine with the best reputation for quality and longevity, commanding correspondingly high prices. It is considered by some to be the best wine to come out of Bordeaux. In 1815, Guillaume Lawton said of Château Lafite, “I consider it to be the the most elegant and delicate, with the finest substance of the three (Premier Crus). The location of its vines is one of the finest in the Médoc”. In 1855 the Château was ranked as a Premier Grand Cru in the famous classification that was prepared for the Universal Exhibition of that year. Lafite is also known as the ‘King’s wine’, after being introduced to the Court at Versailles by Maréchal Richelieu.
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
In 1992 only 36% of the harvest was utilized, resulting in a deeper-colored wine. There is a cedary, chocolatey, cassis-character, medium body, and moderately concentrated flavors. It should drink well in 2-3 years and last for 12-15.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted alongside Chateau Latour 1992, this had a distinctly sweeter, fleshier nose with notes of pencil-lead, blackberry and damp earth. More high-toned than Latour. The palate is well-balanced, harmonious with silky tannins and moderate complexity. Notes of dried blood, Provencal herbs and tar. Quite Saint Julien in character with quite an exotic, colourful finish. Not a great Lafite, pipped by Latour, but fine for the vintage. Tasted July 2004.
Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.
In 1992 only 36% of the harvest was utilized, resulting in a deeply-colored wine with a nearly exceptional cedary, chocolatey, cassis-character, medium body, surprisingly concentrated flavors, as well as the classic Lafite aromatic profile. If discounted, readers should take the opportunity to experience Lafite's finesse in a softer, more precocious vintage. The 1992 Lafite should drink well in 2-3 years and last for 12-20.
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