Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite

Reserve Speciale Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.946 ratings
8.68 pro ratings
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Had my last 2010 and opened it last night, with a little disappointment. The wine lost its luster and complexity and surely was no longer a $55 wine. The Rothschild family has owned the estate for five generations (since 1868). A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, deep cloudy red with fruit and floral aromas. Flavors of tart cherry and earthy notes, simple and pleasant but not enticing. Tannins were soft, finish was short, wine is past its prime. If you have one drink it yesterday!

Had my last 2010 and opened it last night, with a little disappointment. The wine lost its luster and complexity and surely was no longer a $55 wine. The Rothschild family has owned the estate for five generations (since 1868). A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, deep cloudy red with fruit and floral aromas. Flavors of tart cherry and earthy notes, simple and pleasant but not enticing. Tannins were soft, finish was short, wine is past its prime. If you have one drink it yesterday!

Apr 28th, 2018
Sipping Fine Wine

The Rothschild family has owned the estate for five generations (since 1868). A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, deep red with fruit, floral and spice aromas. Flavors of sticky cherry and cloves, good structure and balance with smooth tannins carry to lingering finish. Nice now.

The Rothschild family has owned the estate for five generations (since 1868). A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, deep red with fruit, floral and spice aromas. Flavors of sticky cherry and cloves, good structure and balance with smooth tannins carry to lingering finish. Nice now.

Mar 8th, 2017
Ryan Wofford

Was a little disappointing given the #Lafite provenance. Still quite tight after an hour. Gonna hold the rest of my bottles for a while

Was a little disappointing given the #Lafite provenance. Still quite tight after an hour. Gonna hold the rest of my bottles for a while

Jan 28th, 2017
Doug Scott

Dense and tight structure, graphite, dark fruit, even smooth tannins.

Dense and tight structure, graphite, dark fruit, even smooth tannins.

Jun 27th, 2016
Robert Toro

Smooth!

Smooth!

May 24th, 2015
Carrie Christine

Earthy fabulous red. Great with a good filet.

Earthy fabulous red. Great with a good filet.

Oct 26th, 2014
Jeff Pyo

Dry and fruitful. Really good

Dry and fruitful. Really good

Sep 25th, 2014
Yohance Carter

Has tweedy taste to it.

Has tweedy taste to it.

Sep 10th, 2014
Claire Lee

Yum yum

Yum yum

Jul 10th, 2014
Tri Truong

I don't really know how good this is. Must wait!

I don't really know how good this is. Must wait!

Dec 19th, 2013