Overview
Home to three of Bordeaux's five Premier Crus — Lafite, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. Deep gravel terraces produce Cabernet of unrivalled structure, power and longevity.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep purple
- Nose
- Blackcurrant, Black cherry, Cedar, Graphite and Cigar box.
- Palate
- Supremely structured — the most powerful of the Médoc. Generally very full-bodied, medium acidity, grippy tannins, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Very Full5/5
Tannins Grippy5/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet Franc
Aromas And Notes
BlackcurrantBlack cherryCedarPlumGraphiteCigar boxLead pencilCedarLeatherTruffleTobaccoBalsamic
Terroir
Maritime — Atlantic moderation, Gironde estuary influence.
Deep Günzian gravelClay subsoil
Food Pairings
Roast lambVenisonAged ComtéTruffle dishes
Notable Producers
- Château Lafite Rothschild, founded 1234 - Château Lafite Rothschild
- Château Latour, founded 1331 - Château Latour
- Château Mouton Rothschild, founded 1853 - Mouton Rothschild