Lafite Rothschild - 2001 (750ml) 1989 imposing tannins that suggest it

imposing tannins that suggest it has a long life

— Joe Czerwinski

This broad

A few angular contours still need time to soften

but in 2006 the wine seems to verge in the direction of the more exotic

Lafite Rothschild - 2001 (750ml) 1989 imposing tannins that suggest itThe 2001 Lafite Rothschild's deep, saturated plum purple color is accompanied by lead pencil liqueur like notes intermixed with sweet red and black currants, plums, and cedar. This blend of 86. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13. 5% Merlot is a classic example of Lafite. Extremely elegant, medium bodied, with intense concentration, richness, and sweet tannin, it appears to be on a rapid evolutionary track, at least in comparison to recent Lafite vintages