Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003

Chateau Lafite Rothschild is one of the world's most iconic Bordeaux wines, celebrated for its extraordinary elegance, precision, and longevity. Aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, graphite, violet, cigar box, and fine spice unfold into a seamless palate with silky tannins, exceptional depth, and a remarkably persistent finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle dishes, or aged Comte for an unforgettable First Growth Bordeaux experience.

100 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2003 Château Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12.7% natural alcohol and is made in the style of one of the estate’s great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby-purple color to the rim along with a luxurious bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shavings, white chocolate, cocoa and cassis. Rich, opulent and full-bodied with low acidity and stunning seductiveness and complexity, this noble wine possesses a generous, heady style. It is just coming into its plateau of maturity, where it should hold for 20–25 years. This is one of the candidates for wine of the vintage—make no mistake about that.

98 Points - James Suckling

Spicy and rich, with tobacco and berry character on both the nose and palate. I love the nose. Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins that give you so much. This goes on and on. Sexy and exciting.

97 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This is a splendid wine. Yes, it is more powerful than the usual aristocratic Lafites, but it still manages to retain a special air of great elegance and presence. The fruit is dark, the tannins immensely powerful, and the flavors recall black figs, dates and cocoa. At the end, a vibrant acidity shines through, promising a long life for this great wine.

96 Points - Wine Spectator

Subtle, complex aromas of berries, licorice and currants. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish. A beautifully integrated wine with wonderful length and finesse.