{"product_id":"2019-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","title":"2019 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, synonymous with finesse, purity, and extraordinary longevity. With a winemaking heritage stretching back centuries, Lafite remains a benchmark for Pauillac elegance. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e2019 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely hailed as one of the greatest modern Lafite releases — combining precision, depth, and classical refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eLafite’s vineyard sits on Pauillac’s most celebrated deep gravel croupes with limestone bedrock, offering exceptional drainage and delivering the château’s signature notes of graphite, cedar, and mineral lift. Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone of the grand vin, with meticulous parcel selection ensuring unparalleled purity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003e2019 is a superb Bordeaux vintage — warm, dry, and consistent, with cool nights preserving freshness and aromatic lift. The result is wines of exceptional balance, concentration, and clarity. For Lafite, 2019 is a standout: powerful yet intensely refined, offering a perfect fusion of richness and classical Pauillac restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eThe 2019 \u003cem data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/em\u003e opens with layered aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, violets, cedar, pencil shavings, and warm earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, effortlessly elegant, and impeccably balanced — concentrated black fruit wrapped in ultra-fine tannins. Mineral tension, floral lift, and vibrant acidity drive a long, chiselled, and aromatic finish. A wine of purity, precision, and superb ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eUniversally praised as one of the top Left Bank wines of the vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eCelebrated for its clarity, finesse, and long-term structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eConsidered among the finest Lafite releases of the decade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eClassification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eBlend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2030–2085+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eThe 2019 Château Lafite Rothschild is a modern masterpiece — elegant, pure, and built for decades of evolution. A must-have for collectors seeking one of the finest Lafite vintages of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736094077291,"sku":"SK38453711","price":1618.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2019_Chateau_Lafite_Rothschild_750ml_9219127d-8df7-4f10-80d3-38588030bf04.png?v=1780389964","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2019-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}