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| Tradename：Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2005 |
| Item No.：FBPa062 |
| Grape Varieties：Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Classification：1st Growth 1855 Pauillac |
| Appellation：Pauillac |
| Alcohol：12.5% |
| Specification：750ml |
| Decanting time： |
Original Bottle：2.5 hours |
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Decanter：1.5 hours |
| Scores： |
Robert Parker：96
Wine Spectator ：98
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| Tasting Note： |
Wine Advocate#176(4/2008) Rating: 96+ points Drink:2010-2050+
While the 2005 is another brilliantly classic Lafite Rothschild, for my taste, it comes in slightly behind their extraordinarily opulent 2003 as well as the dramatically powerful 2000. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, the 2005 boasts a dark ruby/purple color in addition to that exceptional Lafite perfume of graphite, spring flowers, crushed rocks, and sweet black cherry and black currant fruit that exudes class and nobility. The wine is medium-bodied with extremely high levels of tannin in addition to sensational purity, length, and overall harmony. However, it is exceptionally backward, and even more tannic than either the 1995 or 1996. -Robert Parker
Wine Spectator (3/31/2008) Score: 98
Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral. The finish is long, with a coffee, almost meaty, aftertaste. Very beautiful and balanced. Best after 2013. –JS
Decanter Rating：
Black velvety red, colour sticking to the glass, superb fragrance and intensity, concentrated ripeness, immense depth but overall an impression of fragrance and elegance, a perfect wine. Drink 2015-50. (20 points) |
| Food Match： |
Western food:Beef, poultry, cheese, pasta with cream sauce, hearty stew, pizza, pork, veal, game, duck, lamb and all red meats. Pare with tender and tasty lamb you are as close to culinary perfection as possible. Rack of Lamb (the lamb is marinated in butter and herbs for six hours) or enjoy the Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops (seared at 1800℃).
Chinese food:Roast duck/goose,grilled lamb, roasted suckling pigeon,Spicy shrimps and crabs,dried or smoked meats,braised fish.
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