Lafite Rothschild 2003 Grenache with firm tannins and a

with firm tannins and a long finish

while Noël finally retired in 2007 after 63 vintages

Floral notes laced with a hint of sweet rose petals add brightness and lift on the finish

It’s a brilliant Grenache in the making

honey and beeswax flavors

Lafite Rothschild 2003 Grenache with firm tannins and a100 points Wine Advocate The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12. 7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estates great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby purple