Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1978

4.0 stars - 3 professional reviews

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Classification	Premier Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Vintage	1978
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Pauillac
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged, Bin stained
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	no capsule
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2015
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (87)

This wine is distinctively herbaceous and cedary, with surprisingly high acidity, and aggressive tannin in the finish. Its medium garnet color and smoky, roasted herb-scented nose are followed by a wine with good fruit on the attack, but an angular, sharp finish. The wine appears to be closer to full maturity than its younger sibling, the 1979.

Winespectator (94)

Beautiful deep-garnet color, with classic Médoc flavors of plum, spice, earth and mineral. Tannic, well-balanced, mouth-filling, chewy in its intensity but needs time.