{"product_id":"2008-chateau-lafite-rothschild","title":"2008 Chateau Lafite Rothschild","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1821gv5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1wl5yk5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-style-1hoscc5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1kkt86i\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-overline mui-style-yzer75\"\u003eReview Date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e05\/2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-xiq7hi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 mui-style-1izmxor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-14owxk\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mui-style-144vlu9\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 mui-style-1izmxor\"\u003eA candidate for the -wine of the vintage,- the 2008 should have been purchased before it began to soar in value because of the significance of the number 8 in the Chinese culture (denoting good luck). Representing 40% of the production, this blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc offers aromas of high quality unsmoked cigar tobacco, lead pencil shavings, creme de cassis, earth, cedar and asphalt. Full, rich and stunningly concentrated, I doubt it is inferior to the 2010, just more classic as well as slightly more forward and a degree weaker in alcoholic potency (12.5% versus 13.5%). (RP)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-rttzwj\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-style-1r6kumv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Decanter \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Date: 10\/2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA pronounced nose of menthol and forest floor unveils dark cherry and blackcurrant, seasoned with thyme and savoury leather. The palate reveals tar, leather, and blackcurrant, presenting itself as comfortably drinkable yet still holding a hidden grip. Gentle and elegant, with a chocolatey texture that caresses the pure, intense cassis; it is complex and extremely long. This wine still has decades ahead. Tasted from magnum. (SW)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1j6tmez\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-rttzwj\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body1 mui-style-1r6kumv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e94++ Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-1kkt86i\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-subtitle1 mui-style-1izmxor\"\u003eReview Date:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e02\/2019\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiStack-root mui-style-xiq7hi\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-body2 mui-style-1izmxor\"\u003eThe 2008 Lafite-Rothschild is one of the few wines that’s still obviously closed and backward, yet nevertheless shows incredible potential. Made from a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc (which is more Merlot than normal), it offers textbook Lafite elegance and class in its perfume of lead pencil, cedarwood, cigar smoke, and mineral-laced black fruits. Playing in the medium to full-bodied spectrum, it’s deceivingly concentrated and powerful due to its perfect balance and purity as well as weightless texture. 94+\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Terra Firma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48398035222760,"sku":null,"price":1099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.claytonwinehouse.com\/products\/2008-chateau-lafite-rothschild","provider":"Clayton Winehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}