Barons de Rothschild Lunar New Year 1st Edition Assortment Case 6x750ml

A prestigious limited-edition Bordeaux collection featuring six wines from the Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite estates, with the vintages listed chronologically: Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2008, Chateau Rieussec 2009, Chateau Duhart-Milon 2012, Chateau L'Evangile 2013, Carruades de Lafite 2014, and R de Rieussec 2019. Limited to 888 numbered cases, the collection celebrates the diversity and heritage of the Rothschild family's Bordeaux estates.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2008

98 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 

A 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%). The 2008 should be relatively drinkable in 6-10 years as it is already showing remarkable complexity and breed, and will last for 30-35 years...at the minimum.

Chateau Rieussec 2009

98 Points - James Suckling

Lots of caramel and Seville orange. Apricots, vanilla and sultanas. Intensely sweet on the palate with a deep texture and and good complexity. This Sauternes is wonderfully long and dense with superb purity and precision. Extravagant sweet wine. Drinks amazingly well already now, so why wait?

Chateau Duhart-Milon 2012

94 Points - Wine Enthusiast 

This marks an impressive step forward for this wine that's so often been in the shadows of other wines in the Lafite-Rothschild stable. It's dense and structured as well as deliciously fruity. The wine is straight down the line, starting with perfumed acidity and finishing with blackberry fruit. Intense and tannic, it's likely to age. Drink from 2020.

Chateau L'Evangile 2013

92 Points - James Suckling

 A subtle and refined Evangile with delicate plum, sandalwood, lavender and violet aromas and flavors. Medium body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. A little hard now, but just starting to open up. Drink or hold.

Carruades de Lafite 2014

94 Points - James Suckling 

Lots of blackberries, dried mushrooms and minerals. Blackcurrants too with some tar. Full-bodied, chewy and rich with an intensity and liveliness on the finish. Salty and minerally. Give it until 2021 to try.