2016 Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Les Legendes Medoc

As you can read on the title of the wine, it is owned by the Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the owners of none other than the world-famous Château Lafite Rothschild.Lafite is a Bordeaux First Growth classified Château, and one of the most iconic, sought-after, and loved wines of all savvy wine drinkers.

The family was inspired to create a new wine series, with each wine embodying the essence of its appellation. Their goal was straightforward: to enable wine lovers everywhere to immerse themselves in Bordeaux and savor the uniqueness of each appellation. Thus, the Les Légendes range was born.

Crafted with the expertise of over six generations,this exquisite white wine embodies the very essence of the legendary Bordeaux region. Since 1868, the legendary Rothschild family has perfected the art of winemaking, blending tradition with modern sustainability practicesto bring you a wine that is both exceptional and environmentally conscious.

Winemaker Diane Flamand oversees the production of Les Légendes since 2004. She previously worked at Sterling Vineyards and trained at Lafite Rothschild, Lynch-Bages and Pichon Longueville Baron. She brings her ambition to forge long-term partnerships with vineyard growers in each appellation. Diane crafts wines with the same dedication as the Rothschild family: passion, discipline, humility, excellence, and harmony. 

Médoc enjoys an exceptional location and unique terroir. The gravelly hilltops in the region produce wines with excellent aging potential. Wines from clay and limestone soils are fine and elegant, making them enjoyable even when young.

2016 was a very outstanding year for Bordeaux. For wine lovers and collectors who are looking for a stunning Bordeaux to cellar, this year is one to look for. Vinous Media blessed this vintage with a stunning 98-point review and said "The 2016s are absolutely remarkable wines. The word that comes to mind, unfortunately so often overused, is balance. In technical terms, the 2016s boast off-the-chart tannins that in many cases exceed those of wines from massive vintages such as 2010. And yet, the best 2016s are absolutely harmonious, with the tannins barely perceptible at all." 

Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels.

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot. This wine offers aromas of black fruit, liquorice sticks, and delicate notes of orange blossom. On aeration, roasted scents and vanilla contribute to the nose’s complexity. The attack is direct and lively. The balance is characterized by good concentration with creamy tannins. This wine has remarkable elegance and its length suggests an excellent potential to age.

Crafted by the Lafite-Rothschild winemaking team, this is a classic approachable expression of the Médoc, carrying a 60/40 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon to Merlot, Legende displays focused aromas and plenty of ripe black fruit character, supple tannins and sweet spice. The finish is fresh and elegant. ~90 Decanter

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