Lafite-Rothschild

Very fine August and early September weather ensured ripe grapes rich in tannins, explained director Charles Chevallier, but harvest-time rain necessitated very quick picking. Using extra pickers, Lafite finished the harvest in 13 days (a full three weeks is more normal here). Selection for the grand vin was strict; and most of the first juice was declassified. Still, notes Chevallier, extraction was easy and natural: the maceration lasted three weeks, with less remontage than usual, and there was no need to force anything. One plus in '98 was the more uniform ripening of fruit compared to the previous year.

From 1998, 1997 and 1996 Bordeaux (May 1999) by Stephen Tanzer

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1998 Pauillac

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1998 Carruades de Lafite Pauillac

Color: Red

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