Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac AOC 1-er Grand Cru 2021

The wine Chateau Lafite was first presented at the royal court by Nicolas Alexandre de Segur in 1716 and caused a real sensation in the court circles of Versailles. It became known as the “Wine of the King,” and after some time, it began to be served at the most exquisite high-society receptions not only in France but also in Russia. In 1868, Chateau Lafite was acquired by Baron Rothschild, which positively reflected on the future of the estate and the quality of its first and second wines. Today, Chateau Lafite Rothschild represents 100 hectares of excellent vineyards located on the picturesque slopes of Pauillac. The average age of the vines here is 40 years (it is from this grape that the estate's first wine — Chateau Lafite Rothschild — is made), although there are also 80-year-old and 100-year-old veterans. The excellent quality of the wine is primarily explained by the uniqueness of the terroir, which is mainly represented by limestone soils. At Chateau, small yields are produced, but the grapes are rich in valuable microelements responsible for the aromatic and taste complexity of the wine. Until recently, the aging period for Chateau Lafite Rothschild was 32–36 months, but it has now been reduced to 18-20 months, although the wine still ages in traditional oak barrels. In 1995, thanks to the efforts of Charles Chevalier and the new technical team of the estate, the quality of Chateau Lafite Rothschild wine reached a new, even higher level, achieved through stricter grape selection, as now only 30-40% of the harvest goes into making the estate's first wine. Thanks to this innovation, today Chateau Lafite Rothschild possesses even greater complexity, charm, elegance, and, importantly for great Bordeaux wines, longevity!