The red wine Château Lafite-Rothschild Magnum, vintage 1979 from the winery Château Lafite-Rothschild has been rated in 2009 with 89 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon from the region Pauillac in France.
Light carmine garnet with fine ruby reflections, broad watery rim. Delicate caramel sweetness underlaid with leaves on the nose, delicate hints of dried plums, smoky notes, damp wool, damp earth with air, mint and cedar wood. Medium texture on the palate, silky, soft tannins, somewhat melting style, has charm, becomes finer and sweeter with time, slender, quite fresh with a red berry finish.
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