Lafite Rothschild: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2008

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2008

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Cabernet Sauvignon 82%, Merlot 16%, Petit Verdot 2%
rot, trocken
12,5% Vol.
Trinkreife: 2020–2050
Verpackt in: 12er OHK
voluminös & kräftig
tanninreich
Lobenberg: 97–100/100
Parker: 98–100/100
Jane Anson: 97/100
Decanter: 96/100
Neal Martin: 95–97/100
Frankreich, Bordeaux, Pauillac
Allergene: Sulfite,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg über:
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2008

97–100
/100

Lobenberg: 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc. Fast schwarz. Satte Brombeere, süße Maulbeere und Blaubeeren, schöne Süße zeigend. Sehr komplex, viel Druck, sehr reif. Im Mund schön versammelt und mittig konzentriert, schlanke Finesse zeigend. Feine Cassis-Süße und Brombeere, noch verschlossen, sehr klassischer Pauillac. Nicht die fette Wucht von Cos, sondern die filigrane Verspieltheit eines so typischen Lafite. Auch typisch sind die satten, roten Beeren, Waldbeere, rote Johannisbeeren, auch Cassis, Tabak. Feines, sehr poliertes Tannin, präsente, gut integrierte Säure, tolle Balance mit reifer, frischer Brombeere. 2008 ist DAS Jahr für die Finesse-Stilistik von Lafite! Ein harmonischer, feiner, sehr frischer, tanninreicher und langlebiger Lafite und ein Star des Jahrgangs. 97-100/100

98–100
/100

Parker über: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

-- Parker: The 2008 Lafite Rothschild is one of the most profound young wines I have ever tasted. From a taster's perspective, it is reminiscent of a blend of the 1996 and 2003, but when you compare those vintages analytically, that makes no sense whatsoever. Representing only 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc boasts an opaque ruby/purple color (one of the darkest Lafites I have seen in 30 years) as well as an extraordinary, blockbuster aromatic profile of lead pencil shavings, forest floor, black fruits, licorice, and a hint of unsmoked, high-class cigar tobacco. In the mouth, a massive richness is accompanied by a freshness, delineation, nuance, delicacy, and mind-boggling density. Even after three decades of tasting, I am still astonished when tasting such a prodigious wine as this. Full, inky, and rich with creme de cassis and spice box characteristics as well as a length that I stopped measuring after a minute, the wine reveals a sweetness to the tannin and an opulence to the fruit that suggests a hot, sunny vintage, but again, that was not the case. There wasn't a great deal of heat, but there was more sunshine than the negative press reported at the beginning of September. This is a great, great wine. The harvest at Lafite took place between October 1-7 for the Merlot grapes, the Cabernet Franc was picked in mid-October, and the Cabernet Sauvignon between October 7-14 - an unbelievably late harvest for this estate. This wine should evolve for 30-40 years and last 50 or more. As I have indicated before, Lafite's second wine is now one of Bordeaux's finest second wines, and is made very much in the Lafite style. Interestingly, Lafite Rothschild's manager, Charles Chevalier, told me there was not much flavor in the grapes in mid-September, but a month later, after four weeks of extraordinary weather, they believed something profound may have happened given the flavor development. Again, the historically long period between flowering and harvest, and very low yields are part of the secret to the great success of wines such as this. 98-100/100

97
/100

Jane Anson über: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

-- Jane Anson: The 2008 seems to suit Lafite somehow, because you expect a little more austerity and subtlety in its youth and this vintage plays into that. It has all of those very classical signatures such as pencil lead and cassis, accompanied by menthol, slate and asphalt. It has good weight and fine tannins. Delicious, subtle and gulpable.

96
/100

Decanter über: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

-- Decanter: Commemorating the advent of Lafite's Shandong project, the 2008 vintage carries the symbolic Chinese character ‘八’ (eight) on the bottle. A pronounced nose of menthol and forest floor unveils dark cherry and blackcurrant, seasoned with thyme and savoury leather. The palate reveals tar, leather, and blackcurrant, presenting itself as comfortably drinkable yet still holding a hidden grip. Gentle and elegant, with a chocolatey texture that caresses the pure, intense cassis; it is complex and extremely long. This wine still has decades ahead. Tasted from magnum.

Verkostungsnotiz
95–97
/100

Neal Martin über: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru

-- Neal Martin: -- NM: A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, this has a very deep, almost opaque purple colour. The bouquet is quite similar to the Duhart: a little sulky and timid at this stage, although it always takes longer to emerge than other Pauillacs. Blackberry leaf, a touch of tobacco and graphite, almost conservative at the moment. After a couple of minutes, those fruits begin to emerge with blackberry, a touch of scorched leather, Xmas cake and all spice. I think there is a lot of complexity here, but it is buried deep within the wine. The palate is very well structured, firm tannins, good acidity and a wonderful crescendo. It really lacquers the palate – this is much more assertive than the coquettish Château Margaux tasted directly before. Very fresh on the finish, subtle vanillary oak, unfurling with the passing minutes. Anyone not allowing this wine ten minutes to open will have missed the point. Outstanding. 95-97/100 -- WS: This has a very intriguing nose. Already shows complex aromas of currant and crushed berries, with hints of dried flowers. Full-bodied and very chewy, with intense tannins, but polished and velvety. Long and pretty. The finish stays with you a long time. 91-94/100 -- Jancis Robinson: Cabernet Sauvignon 83%, Merlot just 13%. Subtle purplish crimson. Sumptuous nose - almost Mouton-like (whereas Mouton seems to be making a more Lafite-like wine in 2008). Richer and riper than some earlier vintages of Lafite with even a hint of sweetness. Medium tannins and a dry finish but not the ballerina-like lift that I associate with Lafite. Not much lift or real aromatic interest - but perhaps we were too hurried through the tasting room to appreciate its finer points? Both Julia and Steven Spurrier tasting alongside me were more enthusiastic. 17,5/20

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Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru 2008