1985 Château Lafite Rothschild Premier Grand Cru Classé

VIVINO rating of 4.6 based on over 48,000 reviews. 

Château Lafite Rothschild needs no introduction, even to a novice of Bordeaux wines. This First Growth estate is the epitome of Bordeaux, with every vintage highly sought after by wine enthusiasts all over the world.

This legendary Pauillac grand vin is a wine of exceptional refinement, with a fabulous aromatic complexity. Its exceptional finesse, which only appears at least after 15 to 30 years in the cellar, sets it apart from any other wines, justifying its Premier Grand Cru Classé status. It exudes a distinctive cedar aroma in particular, which is much appreciated by enthusiasts. Great Lafite vintages seem to be able to defy the decades and never die, and it has earned itself the title “The Wine of Kings”.

Its impressive substance suggests that Château Lafite Rothschild wines have almost an unlimited ageing potential. It will only get better, and every Bordeaux enthusiast should definitely have this in their cellar as the prized wine. This 1985 grand vin is exceptional and probably can only be overshadowed by the legendary 1982 vintage. It is one of the best vintages of the estate, and at this price point it is a real steal.

Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Region: Pauillac

Alcohol content: 13%