{"product_id":"2021-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml-6-owc","title":"2021 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 750ml*6 Original Wooden Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6pk Original Timber Box \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e98\/100 Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e97\/100 Falstaff\u003cbr\u003e97\/100 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider\u003cbr\u003e96\/100 Robert Parker The Wine Advocate\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"small text-muted pb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 241.805px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 65.5556px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 65.5556px;\"\u003e Region or Appellation: Pauillac  Medoc \/ Bordeaux \/ France \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eClassification: 1er Grand Cru Classé \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2031 to 2065 (Robert Parker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eAlcohol ABV: 12.71 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eSweetness: Dry \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eBlend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot \u0026amp; 1% Petit Verdot \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eMaturation: Oaked \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eOak Type: French \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eClosure Type: Cork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5833px;\"\u003eAgeing: 15 months in 100% new barrels.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVINTAGE SUMMARY \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomain Gary said that “renewal has always been first and foremost a return to the roots.” There couldn’t have been a finer revelation this year, from what we know how to grow best on the mythical plateau of Lafite: great Cabernets which have dominated the tastings from the écoulages. Freshness and density were already there, in a balancing act that we have grown used to from our great terroirs. This year, they are the ones who spoke their voice more clearly than ever. The dice were therefore loaded against the Merlots from the start, and they paled in comparison: only half a vat from Pointon Gravette, a plot on our legendary Carruades plateau, went into the blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINE MAKING SCHEME\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Lafite's terroir to produce its magic, the vinification process must be carried out with extreme precision. The distribution of the grapes between wooden, stainless steel and concrete vats is determined on the basis of the characteristics of each plot and the grapes’ degree of maturity. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with regular pumping over to gently extract all the phenolic compounds. The maceration period is around 22 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wines are transferred to French oak barrels. Lafite has its own cooperage in Pauillac, the Tonnellerie des Domaines, a factor that contributes to its unique style. Every barrel is tasted and only the best are selected for the final blend. The wine is then aged in new oak barrels for 15 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDeep red color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nose is still dominated by fresh fruit and elegant toasty notes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, an immediate sensation of power, without any excess, follows a fleeting vivacity. The freshness of the finish, the grain of the tannins and the velvety woodiness suggest great ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"col-12 mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"mb-4 ml-0\"\u003e\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190513515,"sku":"SK71935656","price":8999.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/lafite.jpg?v=1767589243","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2021-chateau-lafite-rothschild-750ml-6-owc","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}