Pavillon du Lac
For generations, the Lafite Rothschild family has been looking at the best ways to capture the singularity of a specific terroir. With its mosaic of terroirs and its most renowned grape varietals, the picturesque hillsides of Bordeaux offer an extraordinary place for wine creation. Observing how nature creates and transforms, has always provided a source of inspiration to fuel the innovative spirit of the family.Today, they take that art to a new level by launching a collection of fine wines in which experience and humility are combined to achieve the perfect balance. Pavillon du Lac is a faithful reflection of the best Bordeaux appellations in the best vintages, with the same elegance and precision in taste that is the signature of DBR Lafite.
The vintage
2019 was a vintage of contrasts, marked by strong local variations. With a cool spring, heatwaves in the summer and dry weather throughout the year, these climatic conditions prevented the development of disease. The cold and rainy weather in June disrupted flowering, causing poor fruit set and uneven berry development and ripening. Then the water stress, variable depending on the sector and the terroir, led to blocked ripening. The berries were therefore small in size, resulting in low yields. Fortunately the rain, which returned from 22 September, revived ripening and allowed the red grape varieties to reach good ripeness.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Merlot : 50%
Tasting
Intense colour, with an attractive garnet hue.
Complex on the nose, combining fruit and vanilla notes with a hint of nutmeg. Supple and full on the palate, this wine shows beautiful balance, combining the roundness and suppleness of Merlot with the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. The perfectly integrated oak leads to a long and spicy finish.
Complex on the nose, combining fruit and vanilla notes with a hint of nutmeg. Supple and full on the palate, this wine shows beautiful balance, combining the roundness and suppleness of Merlot with the elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon. The perfectly integrated oak leads to a long and spicy finish.