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1989 Château Lafite Rothschild MAG
- Vintage: 1989
- Bottle Size: 1,5l MAG
- Filling level: hf - high fill
- Label Condition: 1A
- Source: private
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Grape variety
67% Cabernet Sauvignon
33% Merlot - Alcohol percentage: 12,5% vol.
- Points: 95 Robert Parker
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Origin:
Bordeaux
France
Left Bank
Pauillac
€1.750,00
Out of stock
Château Lafite Rothschild
The grand château in the Pauillac appellation, with its elegantly wine-red shutters, has witnessed much throughout its history. When one has the privilege of tasting this top-tier wine today, every sip carries a piece of its eventful past: founded in the final third of the 17th century, it passed to the Ségur family in 1716 through inheritance—owners of Latour as well. The next proprietor was beheaded, and the estate was subsequently confiscated as public property.
It was later sold to a Dutch consortium before being taken over by a grain merchant who supplied Napoleon’s armies. Ownership then passed to his wife, followed by a sale to a London banker. Eventually, the estate returned to its rightful owner, though she remained without heirs. In 1868, it was finally sold to the Parisian banker Baron James de Rothschild, who passed away that same year.
Since then, this magnificent estate has remained in the hands of the Rothschild family, who today cultivate nearly 180 hectares of vineyards. Notably, the estate was elevated to the prestigious rank of one of the (then only) four Premier Crus a full 13 years before the Rothschild family’s acquisition.
Bordeaux
When the Romans thought of what is now Bordeaux, they described it as “lying by the water” and named the region “Aquitaine” accordingly. Its capital and port city shares the same name as the world-renowned 100,000-hectare wine-growing region: Bordeaux, or in French, Bordelais.
Along and in front of the Gironde, which is fed by the Dordogne and Garonne rivers, lie the world-famous wine regions of Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Graves, and on the right bank, the villages of St. Émilion and Pomerol. Our passion for the fine wines of the Bordelais has been unwavering for many years. We have been collecting these wines for over 20 years, regularly acquiring private cellars from enthusiasts, and focusing on what we consider the great vintages (including 1982, 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009, 2010, and several others) and the top winemakers. Wines that do not meet our taste simply do not make it into our selection.
For any wine lover, thinking of Bordeaux inevitably brings Cabernet Sauvignon to mind. But why does this grape thrive so exceptionally well there? The climate on the Médoc peninsula, located to the left of the Gironde, is the mildest in all of Bordeaux, making it the ideal region for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends. This variety requires precisely these conditions to reach full ripeness with consistent success. Pine forests protect the vineyards from strong Atlantic winds while also moderating summer temperatures.
Given the high rainfall near the sea, the typical Château mitigates risk by cultivating at least three grape varieties: alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, the blends typically include Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and sometimes the later-ripening Petit Verdot and Malbec. Voilà! The dominant grape variety depends on the riverbank: Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on the Left Bank, while Merlot prevails on the Right Bank. Of course, there are exceptions, but this is the fundamental distinction between the two most famous riverbanks in the wine world.
Pauillac
Does your pulse quicken at the mention of blackcurrants, cedarwood, cigar box, and damp forest floor? If so, your refined palate is likely well-acquainted with Pauillac. Welcome to Cabernet Sauvignon paradise!
British wine critic Hugh Johnson once said:
“If one had to single out one commune of Bordeaux to head the list, there would be no argument. It would be Pauillac.”
This 1,200-hectare AOC is home to three of Bordeaux’s five world-famous Premiers Crus: Lafite, Latour, and Mouton-Rothschild. Interestingly, Lafite and Mouton share vineyards on the highest plateau of Le Pouyalet, standing at a modest 30 meters.
But Pauillac is also the birthplace of many other remarkable estates, including:
- 2ème Crus: Pichon-Comtesse, Pichon-Baron
- 4ème Cru: Duhart-Milon
- 5ème Crus: Pontet-Canet, Lynch-Bages, to name just a few.
Cabernet Sauvignon dominates these highly elegant blends. The region’s deep gravel soils provide excellent drainageacross its subtly undulating landscape, creating the ideal conditions for this grape variety to produce wines of global renown.
