{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-1998-pauillac","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 1998 | Pauillac","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 1998 is the estate's grand vin from Pauillac, one of Bordeaux's most distinguished appellations. A Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend with Merlot, it comes from an estate recognised as a First Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 vintage offers an opportunity to explore the character of mature Pauillac. Historical tasting notes provide a useful picture of the wine's development, although the experience of any individual bottle will depend on its condition and storage history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following tasting notes describe the historical character of the 1998 vintage, rather than a recent assessment of the individual bottle offered for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, dark red in the producer’s historical note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit, spice and oak aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, rich and persistent, with a substantial structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWSD suggests roast lamb, beef fillet, mushroom dishes or mature hard cheese. Keep the preparation relatively simple, allowing the food to complement the wine rather than overwhelm it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther cellaring should be considered in light of the individual bottle's condition and storage history. If sediment is present, allow it to settle before opening. Taste a small pour before deciding whether decanting is appropriate, rather than assuming that prolonged aeration will benefit a mature wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVintage Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dry summer and hot August preceded a late-September to early-October harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyard Background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild lies in Pauillac on Bordeaux's Left Bank and is one of the five estates recognised today as First Growths under the 1855 classification. Its reputation has been built on Cabernet Sauvignon-led wines known for their structure, refinement and capacity to develop with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rothschild family's association with the château dates to 1868, when Baron James de Rothschild acquired the estate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot; 20 months in new French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Notice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Product images are for illustrative purposes only. The actual bottle, label, capsule and packaging may vary from those shown. Please refer to the product title and description for the specific vintage being offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite Rothschild","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67513064587513,"sku":"666253","price":1699.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-1998-pauillac.webp?v=1793243997","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-1998-pauillac","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}