- BrandChateau Lafite Rothschild
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- TypeRed Wine
- Size1.5 Liter
- Use case Ready to drink
- SKU 210000011253
1962 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Magnum
The 1962 Lafite-Rothschild is served from an impeccable magnum, one of the standouts of this comprehensive vertical tasting. Perhaps the larger format and provenance should be factored in, but neither of my two previous encounters with 1962 has come close to this. Deeper in color than 1966, 1962 offers impressive blackberry and bilberry on the nose, vines of cedar and graphite evolving with time flanked by subtle black olive and brine. The palate is revivifying and fresh, demonstrating exquisite delineation. There is a compelling edginess to this Lafite, with a sustained pencil lead finish backed up by plenty of saline notes. What a truly great 1962 Bordeaux and perchance an under-appreciated Lafite-Rothschild.
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