fbpx

By placing bids on items you acknowledge you are entering into a binding and irrevocable agreement to purchase such items as governed by our Terms and Conditions.

Arrow Return to Previously Sold listings

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000, 2000

Duty Paid, 1 bottle, 75cl

ID: 146449

Remaining Time: Loading...

Ends on

Seller: nwoodgate (5)Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

Add to Watch List Remove from Watch List
Lot Image in unavailable
Arrow

Description

Mint condition.

Wine Advocate # 146
Apr 2003 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2011 - 2050
Well, well, well - Lafite Rothschild does it again. Ever since manager Charles Chevalier was transferred from his beloved Sauternes property of Rieussec (also owned by the Rothschilds) to Lafite in 1994, there has been a succession of profound wines to emerge from this noble estate. The 2000 Lafite Rothschild, a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot (only 36% of the crop made the grade) has an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by an extraordinary aromatic expression of liquid minerals/stones interwoven with the tell-tale graphite notes, mulberry, black currants, caramel, and tobacco. In the mouth, it is remarkably light on its feet, but somehow seems to pack intense flavors into layer upon layer of fruit and richness that cascade over the palate. A compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness in spite of what are obviously elevated levels of tannin, this wine was provocatively open and beautiful when tasted in January and February, but I am sure it will soon close down. The finish lasted a whopping 72 seconds! This is utterly fascinating stuff. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2050.

Wine Journal
Neal Martin 95-97
At en primeur I was hailing it as "almost perfect" and less decadent that Latour. Then at Farr’s 2000 tasting I wrote "A nose that only God could have concocted: sweet berries, cherry and vanilla...an absolutely stunning wine." and gave it a perfect mark. In November 2004 I noticed how the palate was becoming much more opulent than I anticipated, redolent of a super-Tuscan in some ways. At the Lafite vertical in November 2005. A very deep purple/garnet core with deep ruby rim. A very intense, rich, almost exotic nose. Touch of graphite, plum and espresso. Good delineation. Full-bodied, much more decadent that I remember it, almost hedonistic in style. Very toasty with a very ripe core of black cherry and plum. Where has the poise, the nervosity disappeared to? Very alcoholic on the finish. Very unresolved, just a little too sweet. This has certainly gone into a very broody, sulky phase?
Arrow

Item Details

Item ID:

146449

Name:

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Alsace, NA

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

Arrow

Shipping

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000, 2000

Your Maximum Bid

You are winning!

You have won

You have won at .

You have won, with your maximum bid of . You have won this lot at .

You’ve been outbid!

Another bidder has entered a higher maximum bid and you have been outbid. Please add a new maximum bid to be in with a chance of winning.

You’ve been outbid!

Unfortunately, this lot sold to another user for .

You're under the reserve

You are currently bidding on this lot, however it's under the reserve price. Increase your bid to win this lot

You're under the reserve

You have lost this lot as you did not bid over the reserve.

Current Bid (Ex. VAT, Ex. Duty)

Starting Bid (Ex. VAT, Ex. Duty)

Your Reserve

Reserve Price

No Reserve

Price Realised

Remaining Time: Loading...

Ends on

Current Bid (Ex. VAT, Ex. Duty)

Starting Bid (Ex. VAT, Ex. Duty)

Your Reserve

Reserve Price

No Reserve

Reserve has been met

Opening Bid

Next Minimum Bid

Price Realised

Your Maximum Bid

You are winning!

You have won

You have won at .

You have won, with your maximum bid of . You have won this lot at .

You’ve been outbid!

Another bidder has entered a higher maximum bid and you have been outbid. Please add a new maximum bid to be in with a chance of winning.

You’ve been outbid!

Unfortunately, this lot sold to another user for .

You're under the reserve

You are currently bidding on this lot, however it's under the reserve price. Increase your bid to win this lot

You're under the reserve

You have lost this lot as you did not bid over the reserve.

No Buyers Premium Information

There is no Buyers Premium on this lot. What you bid is what you pay.

Lot Unsold

Lot Withdrawn

Arrow

Bids

Sell One Like This Have a similar item to sell? Start now

Sell One Like This Have a similar item to sell? Start now

Arrow

Description

Mint condition.

Wine Advocate # 146
Apr 2003 Robert Parker 100 Drink: 2011 - 2050
Well, well, well - Lafite Rothschild does it again. Ever since manager Charles Chevalier was transferred from his beloved Sauternes property of Rieussec (also owned by the Rothschilds) to Lafite in 1994, there has been a succession of profound wines to emerge from this noble estate. The 2000 Lafite Rothschild, a blend of 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6.7% Merlot (only 36% of the crop made the grade) has an opaque ruby/purple color, followed by an extraordinary aromatic expression of liquid minerals/stones interwoven with the tell-tale graphite notes, mulberry, black currants, caramel, and tobacco. In the mouth, it is remarkably light on its feet, but somehow seems to pack intense flavors into layer upon layer of fruit and richness that cascade over the palate. A compelling wine, with extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness in spite of what are obviously elevated levels of tannin, this wine was provocatively open and beautiful when tasted in January and February, but I am sure it will soon close down. The finish lasted a whopping 72 seconds! This is utterly fascinating stuff. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2050.

Wine Journal
Neal Martin 95-97
At en primeur I was hailing it as "almost perfect" and less decadent that Latour. Then at Farr’s 2000 tasting I wrote "A nose that only God could have concocted: sweet berries, cherry and vanilla...an absolutely stunning wine." and gave it a perfect mark. In November 2004 I noticed how the palate was becoming much more opulent than I anticipated, redolent of a super-Tuscan in some ways. At the Lafite vertical in November 2005. A very deep purple/garnet core with deep ruby rim. A very intense, rich, almost exotic nose. Touch of graphite, plum and espresso. Good delineation. Full-bodied, much more decadent that I remember it, almost hedonistic in style. Very toasty with a very ripe core of black cherry and plum. Where has the poise, the nervosity disappeared to? Very alcoholic on the finish. Very unresolved, just a little too sweet. This has certainly gone into a very broody, sulky phase?
Arrow

Item Details

Item ID:

146449

Name:

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2000

Producer:

Quantity / Size:

1 bottles, 75cl each

Duty Status:

Duty Paid

Wine Type:

Red

Country / Region:

France, Alsace, NA

Fill Level:

Into Neck (IN)

Ended:

Arrow

Shipping

Buyer

About this Seller

nwoodgate
Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star (1)
Location: Country Flag United Kingdom
Member Since:  23-07-2009 06:24

Please Confirm Buy Now

You have chosen to buy (in total, bottle(s) of 750ml) from the lot "", at a price of per lot (£15.00 in total).

By clicking the "Buy Now" button below, you enter into a legally binding agreement with the seller of this auction, .

You will be invoiced immediately for this lot. Please confirm whether you wish to proceed with this purchase.

Other items you might like

View allView All
Add to Wishlist Remove from Wishlist
No Reserve

ID:

Bottles:

|

Vintage:

|

Size:

|

Duty Status:

Remaining Time Loading...

Current Bid(Ex. VAT, Ex. Duty)

Starting Bid(Ex. VAT, Ex. Duty)

View & Bid on Lot