Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1989

Classification	Premier Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Vintage	1989
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Pauillac
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Stock	1
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Damaged
Stock	0
Volume	0,375
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (90)

As I suspected, the 1989 and 1990 vintages of Lafite-Rothschild have gone dormant. Both wines were among the more closed, backward examples in my blind tasting. The 1989 Lafite is also outstanding, but closed, with the tannin more elevated, and the wine so stubbornly reticent as to make evaluation almost impossible. Lafite's 1989 was far more easy to taste and understand several years ago. It appears to have gone completely to sleep. This medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new oak in the nose, and a spicy finish. It is a quintessentially elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafite.

Winespectator (93)

Subtle, yet rich and decadent, offering meat, sweet berry and fresh leather on the nose. Full and very soft, with velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. This has so much ripe fruit. Reserved and firm, this is turning to a very fine and shy Lafite. This is fresh and structured, but still holding back. I wouldn't wait, though.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.