2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1. Cru OWC

France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Haut-Medoc / Pauillac 1. Cru Rouge

2005 Château Lafite Rothschild 1st Grand Cru Classé in the winery's original wooden box (OWC).
Deep colour. An intense, delicate, subtle and complex nose. Very neat and regular on the palate upon attack leading to volume and a nicely round structure. Highly powerful, great length, dense and purely elegant.

Expert tasting note: "A deep, dark rub-red color, with red-purple tinges at the rim. Aromas are restrained dark fruits with touches of liquorice & well-integrated toasty oak. The fruit on the palate starts as a brooding dark berry note that is lifted by lively acidity. The palate is initially lean and cedary but develops fabulously in the mouth revealing lively red-fruits that endure superbly. Alcohol is balanced & a wonderfully fine oak structure is seamlessly entwined with the fruit on the finish".

Wine Enthusiast 99/100 (januar 2008): "Initially dense, almost black enough to be attacked with a knife. But then it becomes apparent that this is a beautifully integrated, balanced wine, bringing together power, with the hallmark Lafite style and poise. In the end, you have a wine that promises an impressive aging potential along with delicious black currant fruits, acidity and a layer of striking tannins. Imported by Domaines Barons de Rothschild and multiple U.S. importers".

Falstaff 98/100 (juni 2018): "Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, faint watery edge. On the nose somewhat restrained roasted aromas, delicate roasted plum, inviting berry confit, orange zest, fine tobacco nuances, smoky, cedary savouriness. On the palate dark berry fruit, cherry, vivid tannins, which are well integrated, but at the same time still demanding, at the moment somewhat closed, sweet roasted aromas, pleasant freshness. Future potential, great, complex wine".

Ratings vintage 2005:
Wine Enthusiast: 99/100.
La Revue du Vin de France: 19.5/20.
Bettane & Desseauve: 19/20.
Vinum Wine Magazine: 18.5/20.
Jancis Robinson: 18/20.
Wine Spectator: 98/100.
Wine & Spirits Magazine: 98/100.
Falstaff Magazin: 98/100.
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 98/100.
Jean-Marc Quarin: 97/100.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 96/100.
The Wine Independent: 95/100.
The Wine Front: 95/100.
CellarTracker: 95/100.