Les Légendes R
The Lafite Rothschild family has been producing wine in Bordeaux since 1868. For six generations, they got to know this beautiful landscape and understand the unique traits of the vines from each appellation. Three decades ago, the family was inspired to create a new wine series, where each wine would be the epitome of the appellation it came from. Their motivation was simple – to ensure wine lovers everywhere could dive into Bordeaux and taste the originality of each appellation. And so, the Les Légendes R range was born.
The vintage
2019 was a year of contrasts, characterized by tremendous variation. A cool spring, scorching heat in the summer and dry weather throughout the year prevented the development of diseases. Cool, rainy weather in early June disrupted flowering, but this was followed by a heatwave in mid-June, enabling the berries to progress nicely. The lack of rain created water stress, which varied depending on the sector and the terroir. Miraculous rain at the end of July relieved the situation and provided good conditions for ripening. In Sauternes, the September rains are welcome as they encourage the development of Botrytis Cinerea, or noble rot.
Varietals
Sémillon : 80%
Sauvignon blanc : 20%
Sauvignon blanc : 20%
Tasting
Beautiful straw colour with glints of gold. Explosive bouquet, combining aromas of candied apricots and orange zest. On the attack, the palate is full-bodied and creamy, progressing to a lively, fresh finish, making this an extremely drinkable Sauternes.