A little elegance everyday
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, Réserve Spéciale range was born.
The vintage
2023 will be remembered by Bordeaux winegrowers as a difficult vintage, saved by an exceptional Indian summer. Winter was cold, with rainfall at the start of the year, typical of an oceanic climate. Between April and June, warm and humid weather settled in, creating unprecedented mildew pressure. The peak of the pressure occurred during flowering in June, with alternating rain and heat causing severe crop losses (75% of the Entre-Deux-Mers region was affected), while the remaining vineyards required meticulous monitoring. After a cooler-than-average August, a heatwave between August 18th and 24th dramatically changed the vintage’s trajectory. Summer firmly took hold in September, with drought conditions and high temperatures allowing for excellent grape ripening.
Varietals
Merlot : 70%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Cabernet sauvignon : 30%
Tasting
Deep purple color.
An appealing and generous nose, dominated by aromas of red berries (redcurrant, cherry) and hints of licorice.
The palate is well-balanced and harmonious, with silky tannins.
The finish is fresh, aromatic, and crisp.
An appealing and generous nose, dominated by aromas of red berries (redcurrant, cherry) and hints of licorice.
The palate is well-balanced and harmonious, with silky tannins.
The finish is fresh, aromatic, and crisp.