Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Réserve Spéciale Médoc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.740 ratings

8.71 pro ratings

Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

8.8

Smooth after decanting - with hints of plum. Drank during the blizzard.

Smooth after decanting - with hints of plum. Drank during the blizzard.

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016

Pornchai Wangwittaya

7.5

Ok.. Need long breathing time before the taste is ok.

Ok.. Need long breathing time before the taste is ok.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2013

8.8

Cabernet (primarily)/Merlot left bank blend. Medium ruby color with some brown highlights. Aromas of black berry, rose petals, dried herbs and cigar box. More tertiary on the palate with flavors of black licorice, tobacco with some dark berry fruit in the background. Smoky/Spicy note on the medium finish. Smooth tannins and reasonable acidity. A bit past its peak but interesting to try. Thank you for sharing, Kevin Z!

Cabernet (primarily)/Merlot left bank blend. Medium ruby color with some brown highlights. Aromas of black berry, rose petals, dried herbs and cigar box. More tertiary on the palate with flavors of black licorice, tobacco with some dark berry fruit in the background. Smoky/Spicy note on the medium finish. Smooth tannins and reasonable acidity. A bit past its peak but interesting to try. Thank you for sharing, Kevin Z!

Jul 13th, 2024

Margaret Jankowsky

8.7

Mellow though a bit tannic

Mellow though a bit tannic

Dec 26th, 2020

8.7

It was ok

It was ok

Nov 26th, 2016

9.0

Needs to breath. Enjoyable and pretty good wine for the price

Needs to breath. Enjoyable and pretty good wine for the price

Jul 31st, 2016

Matthew Finneran

8.9

Nice. 2010. Very good medium priced Bordeaux. A bit fruit forward for me but still strong-ish

Nice. 2010. Very good medium priced Bordeaux. A bit fruit forward for me but still strong-ish

Mar 31st, 2015

Christopher Jones

8.5

Good for the price

Good for the price

Dec 10th, 2013

9.5

With a herb Borshin cheese

With a herb Borshin cheese

Jul 27th, 2013

Paired with Oliva Master Blend 3

Paired with Oliva Master Blend 3

Jul 18th, 2015