Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2025 / 750ml | CHF 163.20 | gerstl.ch ↗ |
Latest Technical Specifications · 2025
Alcohol 12.5%
Region Pauillac
Soil Deep, Fine gravel mixed with aeolian sand over tertiary-limestone subsoil; well drained and well exposed
Fermentation Vessels Wooden, concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Traditional Bordeaux vinification with gentle pump-overs adapted to each vat; total maceration lasts about 20 days. Maturation lasts approximately 16 months in barrels made by the estate cooperage in Pauillac.
2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Region Pauillac
Soil Deep, Fine gravel mixed with aeolian sand over tertiary-limestone subsoil; well drained and well exposed
Fermentation Vessels Wooden, concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Traditional Bordeaux vinification with gentle pump-overs adapted to each vat; total maceration lasts about 20 days. Maturation lasts approximately 16 months in barrels made by the estate cooperage in Pauillac.
Sources: lafite.vin.co ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 3.7 g/L
Grape Varieties 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 1 September 2022
Fermentation Vessels Wooden, concrete and stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Traditional Bordeaux vinification with gentle pump-overs selected according to each vat; total maceration was approximately 20 days. The wine then matured for approximately 16 months in barrels made by the estate cooperage.
Tasting Notes Expressive and energetic; cassis, raspberry and menthol aromas; opulent and silky palate; elegant finish
Sources: lafite.vin.co ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.77%
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 3.61 g/L
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Closure Cork
Production Details The producer describes an historically fine selection for this vintage: Merlot came from major terroirs on the southeast plateau, and marked young vines in the best parcels were harvested separately.
Tasting Notes Bright red color; ripe yet fresh blackberry and cassis aromas; energetic attack; dense, voluminous palate; powerful but non-aggressive tannins; long, harmonious finish
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Total Acidity 3.39 g/L
Grape Varieties 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, 2.5% Petit Verdot
Region Pauillac
Vineyard Yield 40 hL/ha
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Production Details Pump-over and maceration times were adjusted for each vat according to parcel origin and tannin ripeness. Maturation lasted 18 months in barrels from Tonnellerie des Domaines.
Tasting Notes Heady, highly floral and complex nose; finely balanced attack; expressive flavors; fairly long, structured and lively finish with a hint of wood
Sources: lafite.vin.co ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 1998 / 750ml | CHF 246.00 | smithandsmith.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2025 / 750ml | EUR 190.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2005 / 750ml | EUR 235.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 2000 / 750ml | EUR 255.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Shop price | 1990 / 750ml | EUR 275.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
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Producer Information
Address
Château Lafite Rothschild, 33250 Pauillac, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 56 73 18 18
Owner
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Cellarmaster
Eric Kohler