2020 Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Les Legendes Blanc

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. 

Les Légendes Blanc is a harmonious blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, a tradition at Lafite. The Sauvignon Blanc provides a fresh, aromatic profile with vibrant tropical fruit notes of pineapple and passion fruit. The Sémillon, a nod their Sauternes heritage, adds volume and a luxurious mouthfeel, enhancing the wine’s cellaring potential.

Hailing from the Entre-deux-Mers region, this wine is produced from grapes harvested before sunrise, preserving their delicate aromas. The terroir, nestled between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, imparts a crisp, mineral character that perfectly balances the wine's roundness and fresh finish. Aged on lees, the 2020 Les Légendes Blanc offers a delightful complexity that will captivate your senses from the first sip.

Aging:

The wine is aged on lees in vats a few weeks in order to get more volume and richness in mouth.

 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillón.

Bright straw yellow colour.
Very aromatic and flattering nose, mixing floral notes (lily) with ripe fruit aromas (white peach, pineapple, lychee).The mouth is ample, round, balanced with a good freshness on the finish. This wine can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif, or with fish and white meats.

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