Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the world’s most iconic First Growth estates, renowned for finesse, purity, and remarkable longevity. Even in challenging vintages, Lafite’s precision viticulture and rigorous fruit selection allow the estate to produce wines of exceptional clarity and elegance. The 2013 vintage is a beautifully refined, lighter, and classically styled expression of Lafite’s unmistakable character.
Vineyard
Lafite’s vineyards lie on the deepest gravel croupes in northern Pauillac, with limestone subsoils that enhance drainage and impart mineral lift. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, supported by Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Strict sorting in 2013 ensured only the most pristine fruit was selected.
Vintage
2013 was a cool, difficult Bordeaux vintage with a late harvest and stringent selection required across the Médoc. Thanks to Lafite’s unparalleled vineyard management and meticulous sorting, the grand vin displays purity, aromatic finesse, and an elegant structure — a testament to the estate’s precision in a challenging year.
Tasting Notes
The 2013 Château Lafite Rothschild opens with aromas of redcurrant, raspberry, cedar, graphite, violets, and dried herbs. The palate is medium-bodied, silky, and beautifully linear, offering delicate red fruit, fine tannins, and classic Pauillac minerality. Bright acidity gives the wine lift and freshness, leading into a long, elegant, and savoury finish. A refined, understated Lafite ideal for earlier enjoyment.
Critics’ Acclaim
Noted for its finesse, purity, and classical profile
Admirable precision in a cool vintage, showing Lafite’s hallmark elegance
Technical Information
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant
Alcohol: ~12.5%
Drinking Window: Now–2035
A Collectible Gem
The 2013 Château Lafite Rothschild is a graceful, beautifully balanced Pauillac — delicate, aromatic, and classically proportioned. A superb choice for collectors seeking an elegant, earlier-drinking expression of Lafite’s timeless style.
