{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-france-1998","title":"CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD PAUILLAC FRANCE 1998","description":"\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003eChateau Lafite Rothschild was concerned that the rainy harvest might dash their high hopes founded with the early blossoming, dry spring and scorching August. That turned out not to be the case. There was no rainfall until the harvest had already begun. The grapes were thus moistened but not penetrated, so maybe they can consider that divine intervention.\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the first tanks had been worked, analyzed, and tasted, weary expressions changed to satisfied smiles. This vintage reflects the strength of our soil, with its deep colour and woody, fruity, and spicy palate. The \"98\" may be preserved for a very long time, and is rich and full with a silky and long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend: 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pipProdProReviews_headline\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e98 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pipProdProReviews_review\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003eA blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite's total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass. The wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite's character. The tannin is sweet, and the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy. The finish is sweet, super-rich, yet impeccably balanced and long (50+ seconds). Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"AWI","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":48981561704676,"sku":"028103","price":864.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/0644\/5540\/files\/25984fbs.jpg?v=1779318100","url":"https:\/\/www.remedyliquor.com\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-france-1998","provider":"Remedy Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}