The red wine Château Lafite-Rothschild, vintage 1961 from the winery Château Lafite-Rothschild has been rated in 2018 by Peter Moser with 95 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon from the region Pauillac in France.
Medium crimson garnet with some depth, orange reflections and age appropriate rim brightening. Tobacco nuances on the nose, notes of berries and tobacco, red fruits, sweet spices, wonderfully old fashioned. Elegant on the palate, seems almost slender, red wild berryish confit, silky texture, DELICATE tannins, structured with finesse, the epitome of a matured Claret, possesses an uncharacteristically graceful figure for the otherwise important vintage.
More about the tastingMedium ruby-garnet color with orange reflections and a broader rim. Fine wild berry confit on the nose, delicate notes of dried plums, blackberries, suede, cedar wood, mint, an attractive and typical Lafite bouquet. Juicy and full of finesse on the palate, pleasant chocolaty nuances, fine, present tannins, very balanced, fine nuances of heart cherries, good persistence, absolutely harmonious. A rather delicate wine in absolute top form, brilliant bottle. ! Drink +20 years
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