Lafite Rothschild 2003 Riesling base of neck to high

base of neck to high shoulder

some savory notes of meaty umami

16% concrete and the rest in old barrels

It's hard to tell exactly when it stops

often supported by Mazuelo and Graciano

Lafite Rothschild 2003 Riesling base of neck to high100 points Wine Advocate The 2003 Lafite Rothschild comes as close to perfection as any of the great Lafites made over the past three decades (1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010). This sensational effort came in at 12. 7% natural alcohol, it is made in the style of one of this estates great classics, the 1959. Composed of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it exhibits a dense ruby purple