Our Wines & Spirits

Robert Parker: A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot(harvested between September 3-21), the 2011 Lafite Rothschild camein at 12.6% natural alcohol (considerably lower than in 2010 and2009). Exhibiting a deep ruby/purple color, lots of crushed rock,red and black currant, forest floor and underbrush characteristics,moderate tannin and medium body, it is built somewhat along thelines of the 1999 and 2001. It should be a 20- to 25-year wine, butit is not at the level of the 2008, 2009 and 2010. Fresh acids givethe wine a somewhat more clipped feeling than most great Lafiteshave exhibited. Nevertheless, there is a lot of freshness andvibrancy to this vintage.