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A little elegance everyday
Made by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) team with the same care and passion that is given to their grands crus, Légende wines offer a great discovery of Bordeaux terroirs and tastes.
The vintage
2016 was a remarkable vintage in the Bordeaux region, reminiscent of the legendary 1990 in terms of both quantity and quality. It was a challenging year for winegrowers, with a very wet start to the growth cycle (800 mm of rain over the first six months of the year), a very dry period from 1 July to 13 September, and finally localized thunderstorms and a beautiful Indian summer that enabled the grapes to reach optimal ripeness. The red wines are rich, smooth and fruity, with tannins of a rarely obtained maturity and very deep colours.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 60%
Merlot : 40%
Merlot : 40%
Tasting
The robe is brilliant with deep crimson hues. The nose is very expressive with generous fresh fruit aromas (red currant, raspberry) enhanced by delicate notes of oak. On the palate this wine is round and finely structured, with a touch of oak and firm yet silky tannins. Nice persistence with a fresh and fruity finish. This wine is best enjoyed in its youth, within 2-3 years after bottling.