{"product_id":"2000-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","title":"2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"690\"\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is one of the world’s most iconic First Growth estates, renowned for its unparalleled finesse, purity, and longevity. With a winemaking heritage spanning centuries, Lafite continues to define the pinnacle of Pauillac elegance. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e2000 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely regarded as one of the greatest Lafite releases of the modern era — a true masterpiece from an extraordinary millennium year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eLafite’s vineyards lie on Pauillac’s most prized deep gravel croupes, with limestone bedrock contributing to exceptional drainage and mineral clarity. Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, bringing structure, lift, and the classic graphite signature that defines great Lafite. Strict selection ensures only the most exceptional parcels are chosen for the grand vin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThe 2000 vintage is legendary in Bordeaux — warm, dry, and beautifully even from budbreak to harvest. Perfect ripening conditions produced intensely flavoured fruit with exceptional tannin maturity. For Left Bank Cabernet, 2000 stands among the greatest vintages of the last half-century, and Lafite crafted one of its most celebrated wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003eThe 2000 \u003cem data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e displays a deep garnet colour with astonishing concentration and youthfulness. The bouquet is complex and profound: blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, violets, pencil shavings, cigar box, and warm earth. The palate is majestic — powerful yet supremely elegant — with layers of cassis, dark plum, and mineral spice supported by ultra-fine tannins. The finish is extraordinarily long, pure, and precise. A wine of remarkable harmony, destined for decades of further evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eUniversally acclaimed as one of the greatest Lafite vintages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eCelebrated for purity, structure, and extraordinary longevity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eA benchmark for 21st-century First Growth Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eAlcohol: ~12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2024–2070+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eThe 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild is a monumental wine — powerful, polished, and timeless. An essential centrepiece for any serious Bordeaux collection, representing the extraordinary quality of its milestone vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736094634347,"sku":"SK87346282","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_750ml_0c344b51-61fc-41e4-b960-1fd578e1e841.png?v=1780389990","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2000-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}