Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite
Réserve Spéciale Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon
2013 was a tough vintage in Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild describes it as the worst vintage in over 30 years, though it is important to note that the whites generally fared better than the reds. Nevertheless, the estate has the pedigree to pull off a good wine in a challenging year, I was favorably impressed by this charming value Bordeaux Blanc. Sporting brisk acidity and pithy notes of white grapefruit rind and lime zest, star gazer lily fades into chalky minerality and a long, mouthwatering finish.
2013 was a tough vintage in Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild describes it as the worst vintage in over 30 years, though it is important to note that the whites generally fared better than the reds. Nevertheless, the estate has the pedigree to pull off a good wine in a challenging year, I was favorably impressed by this charming value Bordeaux Blanc. Sporting brisk acidity and pithy notes of white grapefruit rind and lime zest, star gazer lily fades into chalky minerality and a long, mouthwatering finish.
1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2015Nice, simple Tuesday night sipper. Smooth, refreshing, lower acid. Mostly Semillon. Good stuff for the price!
Nice, simple Tuesday night sipper. Smooth, refreshing, lower acid. Mostly Semillon. Good stuff for the price!
1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2015Finally, a white Bordeaux worth drinking! This one's got some creamy citrus character w 60% semillon--really keeps the excessively herbaceous/super high acid/cat pee austerity of the SB at bay.
Finally, a white Bordeaux worth drinking! This one's got some creamy citrus character w 60% semillon--really keeps the excessively herbaceous/super high acid/cat pee austerity of the SB at bay.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2015Bold & elegant with citrus fruits. Finishes with minerality and lingering fruit.
Bold & elegant with citrus fruits. Finishes with minerality and lingering fruit.
Oct 12th, 2015Light Nose. Citrus. Peach. Herbs. Grassy arugula parsley. Med plus acid. Good finish.
Light Nose. Citrus. Peach. Herbs. Grassy arugula parsley. Med plus acid. Good finish.
Jul 3rd, 2015Starts full and sweet but leaves a very crisp, light aftertaste. Excellent.
Starts full and sweet but leaves a very crisp, light aftertaste. Excellent.
Apr 27th, 2015