{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2011-pauillac","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2011, Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003eA symbol of refinement and consistency, Château Lafite Rothschild has ranked among the legends of the Médoc for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a demanding year, the 2011 vintage shows remarkable mastery: a pure, restrained and precise wine, less opulent than sunny vintages, with straightness, mineral balance and finely chiselled tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Bordeaux, Pauillac\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Grand Cru Classé 1855\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e New French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraphite, blackcurrant, fine oak and sweet spice; a straight, structured palate with elegant tannins and a long, fresh finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Lafite with sure ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing and storing Lafite 2011\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe at 16 to 18 °C after one to two hours in a decanter. Lying down in a cellar at 12 to 14 °C, it will keep evolving for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pairs with rack of Pauillac lamb, veal chop, feathered game or hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRead more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the Bordeaux hierarchy with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils-actualites-le-caveau-des-pepites\/comprendre-les-classements-des-grands-crus-de-bordeaux\"\u003ethe Bordeaux grand cru classifications\u003c\/a\u003e and find the estate in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/chateau-lafite-rothschild\"\u003eLafite Rothschild collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Lafite Rothschild a First Growth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. In the 1855 classification, Château Lafite was placed at the top of the Médoc First Growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the 2011 vintage like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cooler, demanding year that gave Lafite a classic, precise and elegant wine, less opulent than the great sunny vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is the bottle shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelivery is free in France for orders of €300 or more. Every bottle is carefully packed and sent with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58001054433629,"sku":null,"price":910.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6399\/9837\/files\/Copiedecaveaupost_6_d98a73f8-cdf3-422a-9dd0-91f145ce04e5.jpg?v=1773661423","url":"https:\/\/lecaveaudespepites.com\/en\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-2011-pauillac","provider":"Le caveau des pépites","version":"1.0","type":"link"}