Rating 91
Style Red
Blend , Merlot
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Bordeaux
France
ABV 13.5%
Price $25.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-03-18

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Long-Term Aging, Treat Yo'self, Wine Geeks

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot

Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Legende Medoc 2016 Review

This wine is a great stepping stone to the wines of Bordeaux. The Legende series by the Rothschilds started as requests from friends and family for everyday bottles. Here we have a general Medoc blend (Bas Medoc) that presents a good representation of the power and grace of these wines. The wine opens with dark berry fruit (cherries and blackberries) and a hint of cinnamon. As the wine continues to open a subtle note of vanilla wafts up but does not overwhelm. The palate is a combination of a silky mouthfeel with gripping tannins that will soften over time. This wine can age for a while making it a steal for the price.

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Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Legende Medoc 2016
This wine is a great stepping stone to the wines of Bordeaux. The Legende series by the Rothschilds started as requests from friends and family for everyday bottles. Here we have a general Medoc blend (Bas Medoc) that presents a good representation of the power and grace of these wines. The wine opens with dark berry fruit (cherries and blackberries) and a hint of cinnamon. As the wine continues to open a subtle note of vanilla wafts up but does not overwhelm. The palate is a combination of a silky mouthfeel with gripping tannins that will soften over time. This wine can age for a while making it a steal for the price.

Reviewed On: 03-18-2019
91
POINTS
Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite Legende Medoc 2016
This wine is a great stepping stone to the wines of Bordeaux. The Legende series by the Rothschilds started as requests from friends and family for everyday bottles. Here we have a general Medoc blend (Bas Medoc) that presents a good representation of the power and grace of these wines. The wine opens with dark berry fruit (cherries and blackberries) and a hint of cinnamon. As the wine continues to open a subtle note of vanilla wafts up but does not overwhelm. The palate is a combination of a silky mouthfeel with gripping tannins that will soften over time. This wine can age for a while making it a steal for the price.

Reviewed On: 03-18-2019