1970 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, D-Magnum (3L)

Tasted at the First Growth lunch in London. Nice clear colour. The bouquet definitely has more vigour then previous bottles encountered, with sandalwood, cigar box and cedar to the fore. Not a complex nose, but nicely defined and unashamedly classic in style. The palate is medium-bodied and well-balanced, good level of ripeness, elegant; harmonious but aloof. The second half is conservative but still fresh with just a touch of piquancy right on the finish. This Lafite is not going to go anywhere, but this shows that good bottles can still be pleasurable.” NM Oct 2008
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Premier Cru Classe, Pauillac