Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Réserve Spéciale Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon

8.852 ratings
8.74 pro ratings
Bordeaux, France
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Cheddar & Gruyere, Tomato-Based, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Goat & Feta Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Salads & Greens, Meaty & Oily Fish, Fruit Desserts, Shellfish, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Christine Havens

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, 2015
Elizabeth Schneider

Nice, 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, 2015
Christanna Honer

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.

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, 2015
Joseph Dorman

A little too acid

A little too acid

1 person found it helpfulSep 4th, 2014
Michelle Cleveland

Bold & elegant with citrus fruits. Finishes with minerality and lingering fruit.

Bold & elegant with citrus fruits. Finishes with minerality and lingering fruit.

Oct 12th, 2015
Joe Dunn

Light 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, 2015
Eva Costa

Dry and wonderful with Brie

Dry and wonderful with Brie

Jun 1st, 2015
Mirela Margarotti Sannino

Frutado e leve

Frutado e leve

May 9th, 2015
Ali Jo
9.3

Starts 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
Angie Ma

Slightly sweet but not overpowering. Light tannins and smoothhhhh. Good drink all night

Slightly sweet but not overpowering. Light tannins and smoothhhhh. Good drink all night

Apr 25th, 2015