Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the world’s most iconic First Growth estates, renowned for its unparalleled finesse, purity, and longevity. With a winemaking heritage spanning centuries, Lafite continues to define the pinnacle of Pauillac elegance. The 2000 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest Lafite releases of the modern era — a true masterpiece from an extraordinary millennium year.
Vineyard
Lafite’s vineyards lie on Pauillac’s most prized deep gravel croupes, with limestone bedrock contributing to exceptional drainage and mineral clarity. Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, bringing structure, lift, and the classic graphite signature that defines great Lafite. Strict selection ensures only the most exceptional parcels are chosen for the grand vin.
Vintage
The 2000 vintage is legendary in Bordeaux — warm, dry, and beautifully even from budbreak to harvest. Perfect ripening conditions produced intensely flavoured fruit with exceptional tannin maturity. For Left Bank Cabernet, 2000 stands among the greatest vintages of the last half-century, and Lafite crafted one of its most celebrated wines.
Tasting Notes
The 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild displays a deep garnet colour with astonishing concentration and youthfulness. The bouquet is complex and profound: blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, violets, pencil shavings, cigar box, and warm earth. The palate is majestic — powerful yet supremely elegant — with layers of cassis, dark plum, and mineral spice supported by ultra-fine tannins. The finish is extraordinarily long, pure, and precise. A wine of remarkable harmony, destined for decades of further evolution.
Critics’ Acclaim
Universally acclaimed as one of the greatest Lafite vintages
Celebrated for purity, structure, and extraordinary longevity
A benchmark for 21st-century First Growth Bordeaux
Technical Information
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant
Alcohol: ~12.5%
Drinking Window: 2024–2070+
A Collectible Gem
The 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild is a monumental wine — powerful, polished, and timeless. An essential centrepiece for any serious Bordeaux collection, representing the extraordinary quality of its milestone vintage.
