{"product_id":"1993-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","title":"1993 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"102\"\u003ePre-Order:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item will be prepared and dispatched within one week of order placement. Limited stock — availability may change.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed First Growth estates, is revered for its finesse, aromatic purity, and age-worthy structure. Across centuries, Lafite has consistently crafted wines of quiet power and remarkable longevity. The 1993 vintage reflects the château’s ability to produce elegance and refinement even in a challenging year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"939\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eSituated on Pauillac’s most prized gravel rises, the Lafite vineyard benefits from deep gravel, limestone subsoils, and old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon — the backbone of its grand vin. Precision viticulture and strict fruit selection ensure that only the finest parcels contribute to the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e1993 was a cooler, more classical Left Bank vintage, marked by early autumn rains that challenged ripening. However, top estates like Lafite, with meticulous vineyard management and rigorous sorting, produced wines of clarity, fresh acidity, and understated charm. The 1993 Lafite has evolved gracefully over decades, showcasing mature complexity and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eThe 1993 \u003cem data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e reveals a garnet colour with a soft, mature rim. Aromas of redcurrant, cedar, graphite, dried rose, tobacco leaf, and forest floor unfold with air. The palate is medium-bodied and finely textured, offering subtle red fruit, savoury earth, and classic Pauillac minerality. Silky tannins and fresh acidity carry a long, refined finish. Delicate, aromatic, and beautifully resolved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eAppreciated by critics for its poise, classic structure, and graceful maturity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eNow regarded as a charming, elegant expression of mid-1990s Lafite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eAlcohol: ~12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eThe 1993 Château Lafite Rothschild is a refined, beautifully aged Pauillac — subtle, harmonious, and deeply aromatic. Ideal for collectors seeking mature First Growth elegance and a classical expression of Lafite’s timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736094896491,"sku":"SK83175020","price":1989.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_750ml_6a678804-dc5f-493b-b67d-5fe31a657133.png?v=1780390002","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1993-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}