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Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1996

FranceBordeaux

4.5

Voss Expert4.9/5

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Tasting highlight

The wines display aromas of dark fruits, currants, cedar, forest floor, and earth. The palate exhibits notes of blackberry, graphite, and licorice, with a silky smooth texture and good acidity.

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Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1996

FranceBordeaux

4.54.5

Voss Expert4.9/5

Currently unavailableThis wine is not currently available from any merchant. Check back later.

Currently unavailable

Tasting highlight

The wines display aromas of dark fruits, currants, cedar, forest floor, and earth. The palate exhibits notes of blackberry, graphite, and licorice, with a silky smooth texture and good acidity.

Ratings & Reviews

Sommeliers and customer voices combined.

4.5

Exceptional

Based on 856 customer reviews.

90%

I love it!

10%

Not for me

856

Customer

4.9

Voss Expert

Customers856 reviews

1996

Tatsuharu

1y

1993

Gelsy

1y

2012

Hyung

1y

What the web is saying

Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is praised for its complex aromas of forest floor, leather, and blackcurrant, with a smooth, elegant finish. While some find it luxurious and refined, others note it can be overly tannic or require more aging. The wine's earthy undertones and rich fruit flavors are highlights, making it a celebrated choice among Bordeaux enthusiasts.

Voss Experts4.9

This Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a deep, dark ruby in color with a complex and intense bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and currant fruits, with an inviting hint of earthiness and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied with great structure and concentration of red fruits, along with a hint of spices and mineral tones. The finish is long and persistent with a beautiful balance of fruit and tannins. A remarkable wine that is sure to impress.

We are 50+ wine professionals (sommeliers, buyers, MW candidates) across the US, UK, France, Greece, Italy, and beyond. We review wines via blind tastings with a standardized rubric, using both 100-point and 5-star scales.

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Why VinoVoss?

We are not just an online wine shop.

VinoVoss is powered by Voss AI,

A wine-specialist intelligence trained on real expertise, not a generic ChatGPT. Voss AI is shaped by our Voss Experts — 50+ wine professionals, sommeliers, buyers, and MW candidates across the US, UK, France, Greece, Italy, and beyond.

How Voss AI works

Expert-driven ratings and notes from real wine professionals.

Personalize by taste, budget, and delivery location.

Like wine, it gets better over time. Voss AI remembers your preferences.

4.5

856 reviews

Ratings & Reviews

Sommeliers and customer voices combined.

4.5

Exceptional

Based on 856 customer reviews.

90%

I love it!

10%

Not for me

856

Customer

4.9

Voss Expert

Customers856 reviews

1996

Tatsuharu

1y

1993

Gelsy

1y

2012

Hyung

1y

What the web is saying

Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is praised for its complex aromas of forest floor, leather, and blackcurrant, with a smooth, elegant finish. While some find it luxurious and refined, others note it can be overly tannic or require more aging. The wine's earthy undertones and rich fruit flavors are highlights, making it a celebrated choice among Bordeaux enthusiasts.

Voss Experts4.9

This Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a deep, dark ruby in color with a complex and intense bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and currant fruits, with an inviting hint of earthiness and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied with great structure and concentration of red fruits, along with a hint of spices and mineral tones. The finish is long and persistent with a beautiful balance of fruit and tannins. A remarkable wine that is sure to impress.

We are 50+ wine professionals (sommeliers, buyers, MW candidates) across the US, UK, France, Greece, Italy, and beyond. We review wines via blind tastings with a standardized rubric, using both 100-point and 5-star scales.

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Strawberry

Blueberry

Earthy

Cedar

Bell Pepper

Mint

Cut Grass

Dark Chocolate

Cherry

Violet

Flint

Licorice

Blackcurrant

Leather

Plum

Savory

Vanilla

Graphite

Vegetal

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot

This Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac (Premier Grand Cru Classé) is a deep, dark ruby in color with a complex and intense bouquet of blackberry, cassis, and currant fruits, with an inviting hint of earthiness and leather. On the palate, it is full-bodied with great structure and concentration of red fruits, along with a hint of spices and mineral tones. The finish is long and persistent with a beautiful balance of fruit and tannins. A remarkable wine that is sure to impress.

lean

SoftAcidityCrisp

pronounced

NeutralIntensityIntense

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DrySweetnessLuscious

Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is an iconic producer of the world-renowned Bordeaux region of France. This Premier Grand Cru Classé estate has been making exquisite wines since the late 1700s. Its wines are renowned for their complexity, elegance and power, as well as their ability to age gracefully. Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac produces a classic Bordeaux blend, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The wines display aromas of dark fruits, currants, cedar, forest floor, and earth. The palate exhibits notes of blackberry, graphite, and licorice, with a silky smooth texture and good acidity. The finish is long and powerful, with a lingering hint of spice. Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is a wine of great complexity and finesse, making it an ideal accompaniment to special occasions.