{"product_id":"1997-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","title":"1997 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"680\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s most esteemed First Growths, is renowned for its elegance, purity, and remarkable ageing ability. Even in more approachable vintages, Lafite’s meticulous vineyard management and precise winemaking produce wines of finesse, aromatic clarity, and timeless Pauillac character. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e1997 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a beautifully evolved, graceful expression of this iconic estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eLafite’s vineyards sit on Pauillac’s most prized deep gravel soils, underpinned by limestone. These well-drained sites provide optimal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, contributing to Lafite’s hallmark graphite, cedar, and mineral lift. Old vines, strict parcel selection, and gentle extraction ensure a refined, classical style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e1997 was an early and warm Bordeaux vintage, producing supple, charming wines with softer tannins and earlier approachability. While not as powerful as neighbouring years, top estates like Lafite crafted wines of elegance, balance, and refined aromatic complexity. Today, the 1997 Lafite is drinking beautifully, showing mature nuance and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eThe 1997 \u003cem data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e offers a lifted bouquet of redcurrant, cedar, graphite, dried flowers, tobacco leaf, and forest floor. The palate is medium-bodied, silky, and poised, with refined red fruit, savoury spice, and Lafite’s signature mineral edge. Gentle, well-resolved tannins and bright acidity carry a long, elegant finish. A graceful, mature Lafite in a perfect drinking window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003ePraised for elegance, aromatic clarity, and early charm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eAppreciated by collectors seeking refined, earlier-drinking Lafite vintages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2035\"\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eAlcohol: ~12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now–2030\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eThe 1997 Château Lafite Rothschild is a beautifully mature Pauillac — elegant, aromatic, and effortlessly refined. An ideal vintage for collectors seeking a graceful, fully evolved expression of Lafite’s timeless style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736093913451,"sku":"SK37967310","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_750ml_be82d1f2-c3dc-465e-ad33-94e6782b0ff8.png?v=1780389961","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/1997-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}