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
2025 is an outstanding vintage in Bordeaux, marked by particularly favorable weather conditions. A mild and relatively dry winter, with above-average temperatures, was followed by an equally dry and temperate spring, allowing the vines to develop well without disease pressure. High temperatures at the end of May accelerated the vintage’s precocity: flowering and fruit set took place under ideal conditions. The summer that followed was warm and dry, punctuated by a few timely rains that prevented any water stress. Harvesting began on August 11 for the white varieties; the first Merlots were picked in early September under ideal weather conditions, followed by the Cabernet Sauvignons in mid-September.
Varietals
Merlot : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Cabernet sauvignon : 50%
Tasting
Deep garnet colour of good intensity.
The nose is intense and aromatic, dominated by toasted notes (coffee, toast). With aeration, spicy notes (black pepper) emerge.
The palate is full and creamy, well-structured with ripe, well-integrated tannins.
The finish is fresh, with good length, revealing flavours of black fruit (blackberries) and spice.
The nose is intense and aromatic, dominated by toasted notes (coffee, toast). With aeration, spicy notes (black pepper) emerge.
The palate is full and creamy, well-structured with ripe, well-integrated tannins.
The finish is fresh, with good length, revealing flavours of black fruit (blackberries) and spice.