Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2010

Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 750ml

Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 is the Pauillac estate's Grand Vin and an officially classified First Growth, produced from a Cabernet Sauvignon-led blend in a notably dry, slow-ripening vintage.

Vintage Character

A dry, sunny growing season with cool late-season nights enabled slow, optimal ripening. The finished wine is concentrated, structured and elegant, with defined tannins, excellent balance and a persistent violet-accented finish.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Fine, concentrated colour leads to a solid, dense palate with firm structure and well-defined tannins. The finish is long and lingering, marked by violets, elegance and excellent balance.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Venison, Truffle dishes.

Winemaking & Maturation

The 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot blend underwent controlled fermentation and about 20 days of maceration before selection and 20 months' maturation in French oak, primarily new.

Grapes entered wooden, stainless-steel or concrete vats. Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation included regular pumping over, with approximately 20 days of maceration and individual vat monitoring.

Following malolactic fermentation and individual barrel selection, the final blend matured for a further 20 months in French oak barrels, primarily new, from Lafite's Pauillac cooperage.

Technical details: 20 months maturation · 51 hl/ha yield

Winery Background

A historic Pauillac First Growth owned by the Rothschild family since 1868. Its 112-hectare vineyard spans the château slopes, Carruades plateau and a permitted parcel in Saint-Estèphe, planted on deep, well-drained gravel soils.

Château Lafite Rothschild: Premier Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Classification · 112 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact 2010 Grand Vin verified by producer-hosted technical sheet.
• Premier Cru Classé from Pauillac.
• 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot.
• 20 months in French oak, primarily new.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
• Classification: Premier Cru Classé (First Growth), 1855 Classification
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Pauillac AOC
• Vintage: 2010
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
• Alcohol: 13%
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 750ml?

Choose it for verified First Growth provenance, Cabernet-led structure, precision and exceptional ageing pedigree.

Who is Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 750ml best for?

Collectors, mature-Bordeaux enthusiasts and prestigious cellar selections.

What is Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 750ml?

The estate's flagship Grand Vin from Pauillac, not Carruades de Lafite, made in the 2010 vintage and classified Premier Cru Classé.

Is Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 the same wine as Carruades de Lafite?

No. Château Lafite Rothschild is the estate's Grand Vin; Carruades de Lafite is a separate wine.

What does Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 750ml taste like?

Château Lafite Rothschild 2010 750ml offers violet-led, with concentrated dark-fruit character; Solid and dense, with firm structure and well-defined tannins; Long, lingering, elegant and balanced.