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79 year old wine gift – Château Lafite Rothschild 1947 at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
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Château Lafite Rothschild
Lafite Rothschild wine boasts a rich history that began in the late 17th century when Jacques de Ségur first planted the vineyards.
Furthermore, in the early 18th century Nicolas-Marie-Alexandre de Ségur, the Marquis de Ségur, inherited the estate and marketed the wines to the nobility of France and across Europe.
When he introduced Lafite to the court of Versailles, the demand for the wine soared to record heights.
As a result, people began to know the Marquis de Ségur as “The Prince of Vines.”
Then in 1868, Baron James de Rothschild purchased the Château.
The Rothschild family has owned the estate ever since.
Lafite Rothschild maintains one of the largest vineyard areas in the Médoc.
Its 112 hectares yield about 45,000 cases annually.
Pauillac lies on the left bank of the Gironde estuary, approximately 40km north of Bordeaux.
The estuary’s tempering influence and the diverse soils from both the Massif Central and the Pyrenees create exceptional climatic and geological conditions for producing outstanding wines.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild sits to the north of the Pauillac appellation, bordering Saint Estèphe.
Lafite’s prime terroirs stretch across the 50ha Plateau des Carruades to the west of the Château.
This plateau, the highest point of the Pauillac appellation, drains well and enjoys optimal sun exposure.
Its clay-gravel soils regulate water effectively and provide ideal ripening conditions for the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Some 4.5 hectares planted in the neighboring Saint Estephe appellation contain some of the oldest vines on the property.
These vines consistently produce outstanding quality grapes for the Grand Vin.
Château Lafite Rothschild 1947 – 79 year old wine gift
The Château Lafite Rothschild 1947, known for its richness and opulence, is a Bordeaux First Growth wine.
The hot growing season, consequently, produced the 1947 vintage wine, which many see as a robust and succulent wine; in contrast, it differs from more nuanced Lafite vintages.
Moreover, experts describe the bouquet as divine, featuring notes of blackberry, raspberry, wild hedgerow, hawthorn, hints of meat jus, and a subtle, marsh-like element.
In addition, other tasters mention aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, cigar box, and tobacco.
Furthermore, critics note the palate for its weight and vigour, with flavours including cherry, herb, and chocolate.
Ultimately, the hot summer of 1947 created a richer, sweeter style, which sometimes includes caramel or toffee notes.
A wide, tawny rim indicates the wine’s age, showcasing a mature brick-red colour.
You can find this 79 year old wine gift – Château Lafite Rothschild 1947 – at award-winning Arden Fine Wines in London.
