Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Millésime	2003
Pays	France
Région	Bordeaux, Pauillac
Raisin	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2010-2050
Stock	0
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Fanée ou Sale
Consommable	2010-2050
Stock	0
Volume
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2010-2050
Stock	0
Volume
État	Caisse en bois originale
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	2010-2050
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (100)

A modern day version of the 1959 Lafite, the 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May, 2005 after achieving 12.9% natural alcohol – hardly an astonishing figure given the vintage’s weather conditions. A combination of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it represents a ripe version of the essence of Lafite-Rothschild. Dense purple-colored, with classic notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, creme de cassis, smoke, and flowers, it reveals extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity. Whether this wine will close down or not is questionable as it is somewhat atypical given its sweetness and softness. Analytically, there are extremely high tannins, which I suspect will assert themselves in the future. Production in 2003 was less than half of normal. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2050.

Winespectator (96)

Subtle, complex aromas of berries, licorice and currants. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Very well-integrated wine. Lovely stuff. Wonderful length and finesse.

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.