{"product_id":"lafite-rothschild-1er-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2015-1","title":"Lafite Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2015 is one of Pauillac’s most iconic wines, combining precision, power, and remarkable finesse. As a 1er Grand Cru Classé from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates, it reflects the pedigree and consistency that have made Lafite a benchmark for Cabernet-based blends worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour, the 2015 Lafite opens with a refined and layered bouquet of blackcurrant, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and violets, with subtle hints of spice and mineral freshness. On the palate it is poised and concentrated, showing beautifully integrated tannins, excellent balance, and a long, elegant finish with dark fruit, earthy complexity, and classic Pauillac structure.\n\nThis is a wine with exceptional ageing potential. While already impressive for its harmony and detail, it will continue to evolve for decades, gaining even greater depth, savoury nuance, and tertiary complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduced in the gravelly soils of Pauillac, where excellent drainage and proximity to the Gironde estuary help Cabernet Sauvignon achieve concentration and freshness, the 2015 vintage is crafted from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The grapes are harvested parcel by parcel at optimal ripeness and vinified with meticulous precision 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 premium cuts such as beef tenderloin, lamb rack, roast duck, or game dishes, as well as truffle-infused preparations and aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 1–3 hours if drinking young to allow the wine to fully open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is one of the most famous estates in Bordeaux, with a history dating back centuries and a reputation built on elegance, longevity, and exceptional consistency. Located in Pauillac and ranked among the original First Growths of the 1855 Classification, it remains a reference point for fine wine and one of the most sought-after names in the world of wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252099895633,"sku":"MS-42908","price":724.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/42908.png?v=1783443163","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/lafite-rothschild-1er-grand-cru-classe-pauillac-2015-1","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}