Château Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2006 (750ml) Colli del Limbara

Château Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2006 (750ml) Colli del LimbaraAs so often with Lafite, it is power that marks this wine. That, and density of texture. The additional element in this vintage, and at this stage of the wines development, is a dominant wood element. The vanilla and tannins from the wood match well with the concentrated tannins of the fruit, which is dark, dense and tight. This is a wine for long term aging: in 15 years this will have superb richness. Critical Acclaim 96 points Wine Enthusiast As so

a medium body and moderate tannins

The oak is well integrated and friendly to the fruit and savory characteristics

it's a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon

94 pts - Eric Guido

Yet another example of the value in great cava - drinks like a rose cremant that would cost nearly double

On the back end there is a hint of spice with cinnamon dominating

Introduces itself with a gorgeous floral bouquet and an aromatic panoply of raspberry and strawberry candies

complex earthy-mineral notes

with salty lift and a note of orange zest that leaves a mouthwatering finish

notes of blackberry and raspberry and a hint of pepper

pleasant presence of notes of strawberries

Each sip reveals layers of complexity