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Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1985 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac

France Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Bordeaux Pauillac Premier Cru Classe 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

94
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1985 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac
Chateau Lafite Rothschild

1985 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac

France Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Bordeaux Pauillac Premier Cru Classe 750ML

Wine Advocate

93

Vinous

94
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The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

Tasted at the château, the 1985 Lafite-Rothschild was the best example of this wine that I have tasted a dozen or so times. It has a beautiful nose that is just classic Lafite. It is still fresh yet understated, stately even, with tobacco and cedar-tinged red berry fruit. It is not a powerful bouquet, but there is something...magnetic about it. The palate is still youthful with fine tannin, like the nose, understated yet very well balanced. The acidity here is perfectly judged with an almost nonchalant finish. You almost miss its virtues - it is just so self-effacing and insouciant. Just a really lovely Lafite-Rothschild at the peak of its powers. Tasted March 2016.

Vinous

Vinous

94

Winemaker Eric Kohler told me that the 1985 Lafite-Rothschild suffered blockage due to summer heat. This ex-château bottle has a lovely nose with melted dark chocolate, underbrush, cedar and allspice mixed into the mature red fruit, just a tiny bit sauvage. The palate is medium-bodied and quite savoury on the mid-palate, with supple tannins, dried blood and truffle interwoven into black fruit. Supple towards the finish with a slight piquancy, this is not mind-blowingly complex but brims over with charm. Drinking perfectly now. Tasted at Duhart-Milon in Pauillac.

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The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

93

Tasted at the château, the 1985 Lafite-Rothschild was the best example of this wine that I have tasted a dozen or so times. It has a beautiful nose that is just classic Lafite. It is still fresh yet understated, stately even, with tobacco and cedar-tinged red berry fruit. It is not a powerful bouquet, but there is something...magnetic about it. The palate is still youthful with fine tannin, like the nose, understated yet very well balanced. The acidity here is perfectly judged with an almost nonchalant finish. You almost miss its virtues - it is just so self-effacing and insouciant. Just a really lovely Lafite-Rothschild at the peak of its powers. Tasted March 2016.

Vinous

Vinous

94

Winemaker Eric Kohler told me that the 1985 Lafite-Rothschild suffered blockage due to summer heat. This ex-château bottle has a lovely nose with melted dark chocolate, underbrush, cedar and allspice mixed into the mature red fruit, just a tiny bit sauvage. The palate is medium-bodied and quite savoury on the mid-palate, with supple tannins, dried blood and truffle interwoven into black fruit. Supple towards the finish with a slight piquancy, this is not mind-blowingly complex but brims over with charm. Drinking perfectly now. Tasted at Duhart-Milon in Pauillac.