CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2005

Château Lafite Rothschild 2005

Pauillac, Bordeaux — First Growth

Blend: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot
Style: Monumental, aristocratic, and timeless

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep garnet with an almost opaque core, showing remarkable youth and density.

Nose:
Profound and layered, unfolding slowly with air. Classic Lafite aromatics of cassis, blackcurrant, and blackberry are intertwined with graphite, pencil lead, cedar, and violet. As it opens, notes of tobacco leaf, cigar box, truffle, cocoa, and subtle spice emerge, delivering extraordinary complexity and precision.

Palate:
Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced. The palate is seamless and refined, with pure black fruit, mineral depth, and silky, ultra-fine tannins. Power is present but completely controlled, supported by vibrant acidity and Lafite’s signature sense of restraint and elegance. Every element is perfectly integrated.

Finish:
Exceptionally long, calm, and resonant, with lingering notes of cassis, graphite, cedar, and refined tannin that seem to echo endlessly.

Vintage Character – 2005

A benchmark Bordeaux vintage celebrated for perfect balance, structure, and longevity. At Lafite, 2005 is widely regarded as one of the greatest wines the château has ever produced — combining monumental concentration with effortless finesse.

Drinking Window

2025–2075+
Can be enjoyed now with extended decanting (3–4 hours), though it remains youthful and will continue to evolve magnificently for decades.

Food Pairing

A wine of rare stature, best paired with:

• Beef Wellington

• Roast or braised lamb

• Venison or game

• Truffle-forward dishes

• Aged hard cheeses

Overall Impression

A true masterpiece of Bordeaux — serene, intellectual, and endlessly complex. Château Lafite Rothschild 2005 exemplifies everything great about the estate: purity, precision, restraint, and extraordinary longevity. A wine for the most special occasions and the most patient collectors.