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The award-winning Arden Fine Wines offers this 2001 vintage wine for sale – Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2001.
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Château Lafite Rothschild
Jacques de Ségur first planted the vineyards in the late 17th century, steeping Lafite Rothschild wine in a history that began then.
Subsequently, Nicolas-Marie-Alexandre de Ségur, the Marquis de Ségur, who inherited the estate, marketed the wines to the nobility of France and across Europe in the early 18th century.
As a result, when Lafite entered the court of Versailles, demand for the wine reached record heights.
Consequently, the Marquis de Ségur earned the title “The Prince of Vines.”
Later, Baron James de Rothschild purchased the Château in 1868.
Since then, the Rothschilds have owned the estate.
Furthermore, Lafite Rothschild possesses one of the largest vineyard areas in the Médoc, with 112 hectares that yield about 45,000 cases annually.
Moreover, Pauillac sits on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, approximately 40km North of Bordeaux.
With this, the estuary’s tempering influence and a great diversity of soils originating from both the Massif Central and the Pyrenees provide exceptional climatic and geological conditions to produce outstanding wines.
In addition, Lafite Rothschild lies to the north of the Pauillac appellation, bordering Saint Estèphe.
Notably, Lafite’s best terroirs stretch across the 50ha Plateau des Carruades to the west of the Château.
This plateau, which is the highest point of the Pauillac appellation, drains well and enjoys optimal sun exposure.
Its clay-gravel soils offer excellent water regulating abilities and provide optimal ripening conditions for the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Some 4.5 ha planted in the neighbouring Saint Estephe appellation count among the oldest vines of the property.
They deliver year after year grapes of outstanding quality for the Grand Vin.
2001 vintage wine for sale – Château Lafite Rothschild 2001
This 2001 vintage is a classic example of Château Lafite Rothschild, primarily composed of a blend of 86.5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13.5% Merlot.
It is more approachable than the 2000 vintage, with added elegance.
The wines have less power than in 2000 but make up for this with elegance and balance.
The bouquet is intense, complex, and refined, with classic notes of lead pencil shavings (graphite), cedar, cassis, blackberry, and plum, along with hints of tobacco leaf and minerals.
The palate offers a balanced, medium-bodied experience with a velvety texture.
The fruit flavours are pure and supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity.
The finish is long, lingering, and precise, often with spicy or truffle-tinged notes.
Ultimately, Arden Fine Wines offers this 2001 vintage wine for sale – Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2001.
