Lafite Rothschild 1995 1.5L

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1995 is a red wine from the Pauillac appellation in the Bordeaux region of France. This wine has a dark, garnet color with a slightly brick-red rim. On the nose, there are aromas of black currant, cedar, leather, tobacco, and hints of vanilla. On the palate, this wine is medium to full-bodied with flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice, as well as a distinct minerality. The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a long, elegant finish. This wine can be enjoyed now but also has the potential for further aging. Overall, Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1995 is a classic representation of the Pauillac style and an excellent example of the quality that can be achieved in this region.

Robert Parker - 95 Points

"The 1995 Lafite-Rothschild (only one-third of the harvest made it into the final blend) is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The wine was showing spectacularly well when I tasted it in November, 1997. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color, and a sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit is present in this medium-bodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated Lafite. The 1995 is not as powerful or as massive as the 1996, but it is beautifully made with outstanding credentials, in addition to remarkable promise. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2028."

Antonio Galloni - 93+ Points

"Dark ruby-red. Sappy, expressive aromas of cherry, plum, minerals, woodsmoke and game, plus an exotic suggestion of baked apple. Rather subtle on the attack, then quickly expands to fill the mouth. A big, deep, very rich vintage for Lafite, unusually generous at this early stage and extremely long on the aftertaste. But went into a shell with aeration, and showed a hint of tobacco leaf vegetility. Finishing notes of coconut, woodsmoke and tobacco add flavor interest."