Lafite Rothschild 2003 Riesling with lovely focus and nascent

with lovely focus and nascent complexity

(JM) (3/2013)

often supported by Mazuelo and Graciano

some savory notes of meaty umami

dried orange peel

Lafite Rothschild 2003 Riesling with lovely focus and nascent100 points Wine Advocate The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12. 7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estates great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby purple