Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac 1e cru classé rouge 2006

Wein:	Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac 1e cru classé rouge 2006
Region:	Bordeaux - Pauillac
Weingut:	Château Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac
Inhalt:	Normalflasche 0,75 l
Preis:	ausverkauft!
Bestell-Nr.:	889106

René Gabriel, WeinWisser: „(82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc; Ertrag 46 hl/ha): Tiefes, fast schwarzes Granat-Violett. Komplexes, schwarzbeeriges Bouquet, dezente, parfümierte Würze, ein Hauch von Kandis, Cakefrüchte, Minzspuren, Black Currant, Leder, Trüffel, irgendwiean einen Harlan Estate erinnernd, also mit einer Affinitätzu einem ganz grossen Napa-Cabernet. Grosser Gaumenauftritt, Cabernet-Spuren ausschliesslich mit schwarzer Frucht bestückt, wieder eine dramatische Tiefe zeigend, grossartige Adstringenz, schwarze Kakaobohnen, Korinthen, viel Lakritze, Gerbstoffe (noch) etwas trocken, vielleicht auch etwas hart anmutend, dem beruhigenden Wein aber ein gigantisches Alterungspotenzial verleihend. Und noch selten war ein Lafite einem Latour vom Geschmack her so nahe. 18/20 Punkten.”

Parker: „Lafite’s Merlot harvest occurred between September 15-22, and the Cabernet Sauvignon from September 27 until the end of the first week of October. Only 42% of the production made it into the grand vin (a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot). The 2006 is a tannic, restrained effort that brings to mind the 1988. A deep ruby/purple color is followed by sweet aromas of graphite, creme de cassis, spice, and subtle wood. Medium-bodied and richly fruity with decent acidity and a long finish, it will require 8-10 years of cellaring, and should keep for 4-5 decades. 91-94 Punkte.”

Tanzer: „(a blend of 82% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot and 2% cabernet franc) Bright ruby-red. Compellingly pure, scented aromas of blackcurrant, violet, graphite, dark chocolate and licorice. Rich, broad and classically dry, with slightly inky but very savory, perfumed flavors of black fruits and minerals. Classic, cooler-styled claret that saturates the palate with flavor while coming across as virtually weightless. At once sinewy and elegant. Finishes with superb grip and surprising, subtle persistence. This may not have the flesh of a great collectible vintage, but it will be hard to beat this wine for sheer finesse in 2006. 92-95 points.”

Jancis Robinson: „40% of the harvest went into the grand vin. Late picked (26 Sep – 3 Oct for the Cabernet, which comprises 82% of the blend) but presumably it was viticulture that kept the grapes in such good nick. The Merlot was picked much earlier (16-22 September). Less blue than Duhart with mid concentration. Very healthy opulent concentrated crimson. A particular spice to this vintage on the nose. Crisp and racy and beautifully balanced on the palate – possibly the most complete wine so far. Just caresses the palate and only on the finish shows you quite how much (notably ripe) tannin there is underneath. Remarkably compact. Lovely freshness without any greenness or angularity. 18,5/20 Punkten.”