{"product_id":"1983-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml-12-original-wooden-case","title":"1983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml*12pk Original Wooden Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12pk Original Timber Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growths, has long set the benchmark for elegance, aromatic purity, and age-worthy structure. With centuries of viticultural mastery, Lafite consistently delivers wines of finesse and quiet power, capable of maturing gracefully for decades. The 1983 vintage is a shining example of Lafite’s precision and poise in the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eLafite’s vineyards sit atop Pauillac’s most celebrated gravel rises, with deep gravel and limestone soils that encourage exceptional drainage and contribute to the château’s signature graphite and cedar profile. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, supported by Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Strict parcel selection ensures only the most refined fruit forms the grand vin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e1983 was a warm and dry vintage across the Left Bank, marked by excellent late-season conditions that delivered ripe Cabernet Sauvignon with good tannin structure. Though overshadowed by 1982, the best estates crafted wines of elegance, balance, and long-term ageing potential — and Lafite performed superbly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eThe 1983 \u003cem data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e shows a beautiful garnet hue with a mature, amber-tinged rim. The bouquet is highly aromatic, offering redcurrant, cedar, violets, graphite, tobacco, and earthy complexity. The palate is medium-bodied, silky, and exquisitely balanced — displaying refined red fruit, savoury notes, and Lafite’s hallmark minerality. Fine, resolved tannins lead into a long, graceful, cedar-laced finish. A classic, beautifully evolved Lafite at full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eRecognised for its aromatic purity, finesse, and graceful ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eA favourite among collectors seeking refined, mature Lafite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eAlcohol: ~12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eThe 1983 Château Lafite Rothschild is a superb, mature Pauillac — elegant, aromatic, and beautifully balanced. A remarkable opportunity to experience fully evolved First Growth complexity from one of Bordeaux’s most historic eras.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736094503275,"sku":"SK73404160","price":33600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/1983ChateauLafiteRothschild750ml_6bf8b86d-56de-443e-ad1f-31a51a67baf2.jpg?v=1780389984","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1983-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml-12-original-wooden-case","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}