{"title":"Petit Verdot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetit Verdot is Bordeaux's supporting actor, the grape that adds colour, grip and a lift of violet perfume to a red blend without demanding top billing. It has long been a blending grape rather than a wine in its own name, though warmer vintages and warm-climate plantings are changing that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA late-ripening Bordeaux grape used in small amounts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name means 'little green one', a nod to how late Petit Verdot ripens. On the Left Bank of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bordeaux\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/a\u003e, in the Médoc, growers add a splash to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e base, rarely more than a few percent, to deepen the colour, firm up the tannins and lend a floral, spicy lift. In a cool year it ripens so unreliably that it nearly vanished from the region, and it stays a minority partner beside \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/merlot\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-franc\"\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVarietal Petit Verdot in warmer wine countries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the grape real heat and it ripens fully, which is why the best solo bottlings come from warm regions. Spain leads the way, with inky, firm reds out of Castilla-La Mancha and Jumilla. California grows it across Napa and the Central Coast, Australia makes powerful versions in the Barossa and McLaren Vale, and South America adds ripe styles in Argentina and Chile. These are bold, deeply coloured wines with blackberry, plum, violet and a savoury, peppery edge, at home in our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e range. For the classic blend, look to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePetit Verdot FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Petit Verdot taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full-bodied, tannic red with dark fruit like blackberry and plum, a clear note of violets, and touches of spice, herbs and leather as it ages. It is intense rather than delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with Petit Verdot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts structure loves rich, savoury food. Grilled and roasted red meats, lamb, game, braised short ribs and hearty stews all work, as do hard, aged cheeses such as Manchego or mature Gouda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you age Petit Verdot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe serious warm-climate bottlings can. Firm tannins and deep colour help them develop for five to fifteen years, gaining leather and dried-fruit complexity. Simpler examples are best enjoyed young.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-decade-1990-2000-2010","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild Decade 1990-2000-2010","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild Decade 1990–2000–2010 is an exceptionally rare collector’s edition from one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates. Presented in a striking circular case with rotating elements, this numbered release (limited to just 800 pieces worldwide) brings together three landmark vintages of Lafite Rothschild. Each case contains six bottles: two from 1990, two from 2000, and two from 2010—offering a remarkable journey through three decades of Pauillac greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique collection showcases the evolution of Lafite Rothschild over time. In the glass, the 1990 reveals a deep garnet color with a brick-tinged rim, reflecting its maturity, while the 2000 shows a dense, still-vibrant ruby hue and the 2010 a youthful, inky purple. The nose across the trio moves from the refined tertiary notes of the 1990—cedar, cigar box, dried flowers, and earthy forest floor—to the rich cassis, graphite, and subtle truffle nuances of the 2000, and finally to the pure, focused blackcurrant, violets, tobacco leaf, and mineral-laced aromas of the 2010. Classic Pauillac signatures of pencil shavings, fine oak and subtle spice weave through all three vintages.\n\nOn the palate, the 1990 is silky, harmonious and fully integrated, with resolved tannins and savory, complex flavors of mature dark fruit, leather and spice. The 2000 combines power and elegance, with concentrated black fruit, superb structure, and a long, layered finish that is just entering its prime drinking window. The 2010 is precise, muscular and tightly knit, with vibrant acidity, firm yet ultra-fine tannins and enormous depth, built for very long aging. The 1990 is at or near its apogee and will reward drinking over the coming years, the 2000 still has a long life ahead, and the 2010 promises decades of graceful evolution for patient collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from the gravel-rich terroir of Pauillac in the Médoc, Château Lafite Rothschild’s vineyards are planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The estate’s famed deep gravel soils, overlaying limestone subsoils, contribute to the wine’s hallmark finesse, minerality, and longevity. Grapes are meticulously hand-harvested parcel by parcel, with strict selection both in the vineyard and at the sorting tables to ensure only the finest fruit is used. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled wooden and stainless-steel vats, followed by long macerations to extract color and tannin delicately. The wines are then aged in a high proportion of new French oak barrels from the château’s own cooperage, where they gain further complexity, structure and aromatic refinement before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Decade collection is ideally suited to elevated dining and special occasions. Lafite Rothschild pairs beautifully with classic French cuisine—roast lamb studded with garlic and rosemary, dry-aged ribeye or côte de boeuf, venison, truffle-infused dishes, and refined game birds. Mature vintages like 1990 shine alongside simpler, delicately sauced dishes that allow the wine’s complexity to take center stage, while the 2000 and 2010 can easily complement richer, more robust preparations. Serve at 16–18°C (60–64°F). Decant the 1990 gently about 30–60 minutes before serving to separate any sediment and allow the bouquet to open. The 2000 and especially the 2010 benefit from longer aeration—decanting 1–3 hours in advance will help the wines reveal their full depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is one of the most iconic names in the wine world and a cornerstone of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the historic 1855 Classification, Lafite has long been celebrated for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, longevity and refinement. The estate’s history stretches back centuries, with its reputation firmly established in the 18th century when Lafite was served at European royal courts and became a benchmark for fine claret. 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