Chateau Lafite Rothschild - 75cl
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 — 75cl — the legendary Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 — Bordeaux's legendary 1st Growth (Premier Cru Classé) from 1855 Classification. Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest wines globally. Museum-grade legacy acquisition.
Why you'll love it
- Extraordinarily layered refined Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon character, warm ancient cassis + cedar + graphite + tobacco + violet + oak mastery, gentle 2012 vintage depth, delicate ancient elegance, elegant Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 legendary mastery
- Pauillac 1st Growth (Premier Cru Classé) — 1855 Classification
- Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest wines globally
- Iconic Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite heritage
- 2012 vintage-dated flagship
- Museum-grade legacy Bordeaux acquisition — retain original packaging
Perfect pairings
Reserved for exceptional occasions. Serve at cellar temperature (16-18°C) in a large Bordeaux glass. Decant 1-2 hours before serving for optimal expression.
Perfect for
- Serious Bordeaux collectors seeking museum-grade legacy
- Investment-grade wine acquisition
- Once-in-a-generation collector gifting
Frequently asked
What is the 1855 Classification?
Distinctive Bordeaux Left Bank Château classification established 1855 by order of Napoleon III for Paris Universal Exhibition. Ranked Médoc Châteaux from First Growth (Premier Cru) to Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru). First Growths: Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion, Mouton Rothschild (added 1973). Widely regarded as one of the world's most iconic wine classifications globally.
Is this investment-grade?
Yes — Chateau Lafite Rothschild is widely regarded as one of the world's most iconic wines globally + genuinely rare acquisition. Retained collector value. Retain original wooden case + capsule + packaging for full collector value.
Quick facts
- Category: Bordeaux Left Bank Red (Pauillac First Growth 1855, Vintage 2012 — Museum-Grade Legend)
- Producer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild
- Region: Bordeaux (Pauillac)
- Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot + Cabernet Franc + Petit Verdot
- Volume: 75cl
- Serving temperature: 16-18°C
- Delivery: Free islandwide white-glove delivery across Singapore (secured transit)
TASTING NOTES
NOSE
Aromatic and exceptionally complex — soft cassis, gentle red cherry, soft graphite minerality, gentle cedar, soft tobacco, gentle violet, soft toasted oak, gentle warm spice, soft pencil lead — distinctively iconic Lafite.
PALATE
Smooth and exceptionally complex — soft cassis, gentle red cherry, soft graphite minerality, gentle cedar, soft tobacco, gentle violet, soft toasted oak, gentle warm spice, refined tannins, exceptional structure — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.
FINISH
Exceptionally long — lingering cassis, gentle cedar, soft graphite, refined tannins, gentle warm spice, and a warm prestige fade — distinctively First Growth Pauillac.
ABV: 13% ABV
| Vintage |
2010, 6 Bottles x 75cl |
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