Description
You can find this 1971 vintage wine for sale – Château Lafite Rothschild 1971 – at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
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Château Lafite Rothschild history
Lafite Rothschild wine has a history that started in the 13th century.
Furthermore, in the early 18th century, Nicolas-Marie-Alexandre de Ségur, the Marquis de Ségur, who had inherited the estate, marketed the wines to the nobility of France and across Europe.
Consequently, when the court of Versailles introduced Lafite, demand for the wine reached record heights.
As a result, people began to know the Marquis de Ségur as “The Prince of Vines.”
Later, when Baron James de Rothschild acquired Lafite in 1868, the château, its terroir, and its wines already had storied legacies.
Notably, the château earned Premier Grand Cru Classé status in 1855.
Moreover, 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate the vineyard from the marshes.
Château Lafite Rothschild vineyard
The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild comprises three main areas:
- a collection of vines surrounding Château Lafite Rothschild
- those on the Carruades plain
- a tiny plot in Saint-Estèphe
The surface area is 112 hectares.
The soil consists of fine, deep gravel mixed with windblown sand, resting on a well-drained and well-exposed tertiary limestone subsoil.
Here, viticulturists grow grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1971
The Château Lafite Rothschild 1971 is a first-growth Bordeaux from the Pauillac region.
It is a rare vintage, as the harvest size was small.
The 1971 vintage is an “off-vintage” that has been largely overshadowed by the exceptional 1970.
However, well-stored bottles are mature and drinkable now.
Ultimately, it is a mature, elegant Bordeaux red wine with ratings generally in the 80-90 point range from critics.
Overall, it is known for its soft texture and aged profile.
You can find this 1971 vintage wine for sale at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
