This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol, Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003 is made in the style of one of this estate's great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003 exhibits a dense ruby/purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shaving, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Fat, rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a bountiful, generous, heady style. Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003 is just coming into its plateau of maturity where it should hold for 20-25 years. This is one of the candidates for the wine of the vintage.
