Description
Legende Bordeaux AOC Lafite Barons de Rothschild 2016 75cl (French Red Wine)
Legende Bordeaux AOC Rouge|French Red Wine
Legende Bordeaux AOC Lafite Barons de Rothschild French Red Wine (拉菲 傳奇 波爾多 AOC 羅斯柴爾德男爵拉菲集團 法國紅酒) is made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon & 40% Merlot, which are from the vineyards of Left Bank in Bordeaux, creating a rich, smooth and fruity red wine in classic Bordeaux style and revealing the elegance and freshness of DBR's vineyards. Vintage 2016 has been a extraordinary year in the Bordeaux region, reminiscent of the mythical 1990 in terms of both quantity and quality! Bordeaux does not only represent the wines of Grand Cru Classe en 1855 of great Chateaux. Winemakers can produce a wide range of wines due to the diverse terrior (soil/climate) recognized all over the world. As an everyday wine, The Legende Collection is a well-balanced blend of traditional Bordeaux grape varieties consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon (赤霞珠), Merlot (梅洛) or Cabernet Franc (品麗珠), varied proportion with each vintage. The Cabernet Sauvignon offers the Legende wines to classic elegance of the Lafite style and it will be charm and rounded after short term cellaring. You can explore wine world through Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Collection: Legende Bordeaux AOC Rouge, Legende Medoc AOC, Legende Pauillac AOC & Legende Saint-Emilion AOC. As a daily wine, wedding wine or other occasions, it offers value for money, one of the famous Hong Kong supermarkets red wines.
【IWC 87】International Wine Challenge 87 Points Vintage 2016|Wine Competition
Classic, classy, approachable claret with understated but appealing fruit, a gentle grip and appetising finish.
Legende Bordeaux|Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
The Rothschild Family (羅斯柴爾德家族), the owner of Chateau Lafite Rothschild for 5 generations has been associated with the vineyards of Bordeaux in France since 1868 and today owns Chateaux Lafite Rothschild, Duhart Milon, L’Evangile and Rieussec. In addition to the wine production from DBR's prestigious vineyards, the Barons de Rothschild have for many years created a range of more accessible wines for everyday wines. Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) decided to produce something different from Grand Cru Classe red wines in five famous Bordeaux appellations: Bordeaux, Bordeaux Blanc, Medoc, Saint-Emilion and Pauillac. Legende Bordeaux Rouge and Legende Blanc are made from selections of the finest grape in the Entre-Deux-Mers region. Legende Pauillac and Legende Medoc red wines are produced from Domaines Barons de Rothschild’s own vineyards and from neighbouring vineyards. Finally, the Collection of DBR (Lafite) is to become excellent classic Bordeaux wines with immediate charm in commercial style. You can find all supermarket wines in Hong Kong supermarkets (ParknShop百佳/Wellcome惠康/Yata一田/Marketplace) here and enjoy best prices at 1858Wines.com, Hong Kong Liquor Store.
| Rating | IWC 87 |
| Country Region | France-Bordeaux |
| Grape Varieties | 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot |
| Style | Dry red wine |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Closure | Cork |
| Winery | Legende - Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
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| Brand | Legende Bordeaux Rouge
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| Tasting Note | Intense nose, domainated by red fruits blend with note of oak. Easy to drink style with silky tannins and fruity finish.
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| Food Pairing | Monte Cristo Burger
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| Decanting | 30 mins or more |
| Serving Temperature | 16-18 °C |
| Ageing Potential | Drink now (2017-2022), or will gain further complexity with short term cellaring.
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