Lafite - Pauillac 1899 (Recorked in 1981)

Lafite - Pauillac 1899 (Recorked in 1981)

super-pure

This is a bouquet that demands attention and in this blind tasting

even perfumed nose that remains entirely primary offers up notes of spice

delicious and very complex mouth coating flavors of superb depth and length

it does not materially detract from the overall aromatic appeal

It is difficult for readers who have never tasted Cuvee Madame to imagine a wine of such honeyed richness

There is very good richness and volume to the sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that possess just enough minerality to notice

Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

This velvety but relatively powerful wine exhibits good delineation for the vintage as well as moderate austerity which is also relatively rare in this opulent year

The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is simply beautiful

There is outstanding power and concentration to the broad-shouldered flavors that possess a robust mouth feel and ample minerality

Layers of blue and black fruit