| Rating | 91 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Médoc Bordeaux France |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $25.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-03-18 |
Perfect For
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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