{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2000","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2000 is one of Bordeaux’s great collectible red wines, from a name that has defined excellence in Pauillac for centuries. As a First Growth of the legendary 1855 classification, Lafite is prized for its refinement, depth, and remarkable capacity to age gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby to garnet color with exceptional brightness and concentration. The nose is often beautifully layered, combining graphite, cassis, blackcurrant leaf, cedar, tobacco, and subtle floral nuances, with the kind of precision that only top Lafite shows in mature form.\n\nOn the palate, it is elegant rather than forceful, with fine tannins, impressive structure, and a long, mineral finish. The 2000 vintage has the balance and backbone to develop for decades, gaining further complexity in bottle with notes of truffle, leather, dried herbs, and earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is based in Pauillac, in the heart of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, where gravelly soils and excellent drainage favor Cabernet Sauvignon-driven wines. The estate farms with a strong emphasis on low yields, meticulous handwork, and careful vineyard management, with fruit selected from mature vines for the Grand Vin. Vinification follows traditional, highly controlled methods designed to preserve purity, structure, and aromatic finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, venison, or truffle-rich preparations. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for several hours if the bottle is being enjoyed now, especially if you want to open up the wine’s aromatics and soften its tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is one of the most famous wine estates in the world and has been a First Growth since the 1855 classification. Its history dates back to the 13th century, and under the Rothschild family it has become a benchmark for Pauillac and for fine wine globally. The estate’s reputation rests on precision, longevity, and a long record of producing some of Bordeaux’s most admired wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251989991761,"sku":"FW-1377","price":1505.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/1_2_1593.png?v=1783442646","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-2000","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}