Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac 1er Grand Cru classe Red 2007

Grape

Cabernet Sauvignon 90%, Merlot 9%, Petit Verdot 1%

Tasting notes

The 2007 Château Lafite Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé, is a wine of understated elegance and classic Pauillac poise. In a vintage that favours finesse over force, Lafite delivers a refined, medium-bodied profile, with silky tannins and a graceful structure.

The nose reveals subtle layers of blackcurrant, cedar, and dried tobacco, complemented by delicate notes of graphite and forest floor. On the palate, it is harmonious and precise, with a quiet intensity that grows with time in the glass.

Less showy than some of its peers, this wine’s sophistication lies in its restraint, offering a linear, pure expression of terroir. Already drinking beautifully, it also promises to evolve gracefully over the next decade or more.

Expert ratings

Wine Spectator 91 Points

Robert Parker 94 Points

Wine Enthusiast 94Points 

About the winey

The iconic Château Lafite Rothschild was classified as a first growth in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868. Today, Lafite is headed up by Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of long-time steward Baron Eric de Rothschild.

Château Lafite Rothschild is an iconic first-growth property in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868. Today, Lafite is headed up by Saskia de Rothschild, daughter of long-time steward Baron Eric de Rothschild.

The property is located at the northern tip of Pauillac, separated by St Estèphe by marshland and the Jalle de Breuil stream. Two areas of the vineyard are particularly notable: the gravel plateau, which is the heart of the grand vin; and the Plateau de Carruades, from which Lafite’s second wine takes its name. The vineyard is planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), along with Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%).

A new cellar was completed here in time for the 2011 harvest, with a combination of stainless steel and concrete tanks, of varying sizes. The barrels come from Lafite’s own cooperage, located not far from the property. In addition to its 110 hectares of vines, the estate has 300 hectares of woods and marshes. The team consider this to be an integral part of the ecosystem.