Ch. Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac - 2010

Name: Ch. Lafite-Rothschild, Pauillac
Brand: Ch. Lafite-Rothschild
SKU: 19093
Price: 1784.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 19093 750 mL

An excellent vintage for the estate. On the palate, there's generous fruit, violets and elegance all at once. Quite a bottle you can enjoy for decades to come.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2010

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Médoc

Appellation/Village

Pauillac

Producer

Ch. Lafite-Rothschild

Grape Variety

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

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