2000 Château Lafite-Rothschild Premier Cru Classé Pauillac, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE The 2000 vintage of Chteau Lafite Rothschild was made from a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot. Each grape variety was hand harvested, rigorously sorted, and fermented separately. After fermentation, the wine was aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, allowing for a perfect integration of fruit and oak. The 2000 vintage benefitted from ideal growing conditions, with a warm summer and cool

currently rules the roost at this humble yet incredibly exciting domaine

and even became its president

The name "Medoc" in fact comes from "medio aquae" which means "in the middle of the waters"…

Today he farms just under hectares of vines including prime parcels in Le Mésnil-sur-Oger

This cuvée is left on its lees until spring

while its exposure ensures full ripening without sacrificing freshness

The result is a wine with a perfect balance of power

Must is then slowly fermented at 10℃ for 24 days and after fermentation the wine is moved into large stainless-steel vats

Standing Stone Vineyards is a historic winery nestled on the southeast side of Seneca Lake where sun and slope aspects greatly impact grape growing in the Finger Lakes

An excellent structure that is flavoursome and mineral

The harvest is quite fussy

as something artisanal