{"product_id":"2011-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","title":"2011 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, is known for its finesse, purity, and extraordinary ageing capacity. Even in cooler, more challenging vintages, Lafite’s meticulous vineyard work and uncompromising selection result in wines of exceptional balance and refinement. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"600\"\u003e2011 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful, classically styled expression of the estate’s timeless character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eLafite’s vineyards sit atop Pauillac’s finest deep gravel croupes, with limestone beneath—soils ideally suited to Cabernet Sauvignon. These well-drained sites enhance aromatic lift, mineral precision, and the château’s hallmark notes of graphite and cedar. Old-vine Cabernet forms the backbone of the grand vin, complemented by Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e2011 was an early, cool vintage with a challenging growing season across Bordeaux. However, leading estates like Lafite managed conditions expertly through rigorous green harvesting and fastidious sorting. The result is a wine of freshness, elegance, and finely etched structure—more delicate than the surrounding blockbuster years, but remarkably charming and age-worthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eThe 2011 \u003cem data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e offers refined aromatics of redcurrant, cassis, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and dried violets. The palate is medium-bodied, polished, and beautifully balanced, with silky tannins and bright acidity. Layers of red fruit, savoury spice, and classic Pauillac minerality lead into a long, linear, and harmonious finish. A graceful, understated Lafite drinking superbly now and still evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003ePraised for aromatic clarity, purity, and classical structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2089\"\u003eA standout release in a cooler vintage, admired for finesse over power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2119\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eAlcohol: ~12.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eDrinking Window: Now–2040\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2569\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eThe 2011 Château Lafite Rothschild is a beautifully balanced, elegant, and classical Pauillac—refined, aromatic, and superbly harmonious. A wonderful choice for collectors seeking a poised, earlier-drinking expression of this great First Growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190579051,"sku":"SK93522108","price":1829.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2011_Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_750ml.jpg?v=1767589246","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2011-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}