Anseillan by Château Lafite Rothschild – Pauillac Bordeaux Red Wine

Wine at a glance

Red Wine
2020
Full-bodied
Bordeaux, France
Domaines Barons de Rothschild
Cabernet Sauvignon
N/A
Cork
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Tasting notes

A beautifully expressive Pauillac red with an inviting bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, dark cherry and blackberry. The nose is complex and elegant, revealing layers of plum, subtle tobacco, cedar, gentle spice and delicate hints of well-integrated oak. The palate is generous yet refined, with concentrated dark fruit flavours balanced by fresh acidity, savoury nuances and beautifully shaped tannins. Structured without being austere, it combines the richness of Merlot with the freshness and definition associated with classic Bordeaux. It finishes long, polished and harmonious, with lingering dark fruit and a subtle touch of spice.

Style: Dry, medium to full-bodied, structured, elegant and refined
Aromas: Blackcurrant, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, tobacco, cedar and gentle spice
Palate: Ripe dark fruits, cassis, plum, savoury notes, fresh acidity and finely balanced tannins
Finish: Long, smooth and persistent, with elegant structure and lingering fruit
Food pairing: Perfect alongside roast beef, fillet steak, roast lamb, venison, duck breast and slow-cooked beef dishes. Also excellent with mushroom-based dishes, truffle, grilled vegetables and mature hard cheeses.

Anseillan by Château Lafite Rothschild – Pauillac Bordeaux Red Wine

Name: Anseillan by Château Lafite Rothschild – Pauillac Bordeaux Red Wine
SKU: 3237
Price: 67.80 GBP
Availability: InStock

£67.80

per bottle

2020

Product Code: 3237

A fantastic vintage from the famous left bank Pauillac region. Lively and fresh, with the expertise of one of the best estates in Bordeaux. Ripe fruit with good concentration and round tannins. Château Lafite third wine.

	Single Bottle		£67.80

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Discover a distinctive expression of Pauillac from the renowned team behind Château Lafite Rothschild. Drawn from a historic hamlet on the Lafite estate, this wine offers a fascinating interpretation of the estate’s terroir, combining the structure and depth associated with the Médoc with a more approachable, fruit-focused personality.

Situated to the east, between the château and the Gironde estuary, the vineyards occupy a distinctive landscape of gravelly ridges and cooler, clay-rich soils. Their more northerly exposure creates a later-ripening environment, giving the grapes a different character from the estate’s classic gravelly sites. These conditions help shape a wine with its own identity, marked by freshness, precision and complexity. Made by the experienced Lafite winemaking team in the estate’s own winery, Anseillan follows traditional Bordeaux winemaking practices. Fermentation takes place in a combination of wooden, concrete and stainless-steel vats, with gentle extraction to preserve the character of the fruit and develop balanced tannins. Maturation in French oak barrels adds structure and subtle complexity. In the glass, expect an expressive red Bordeaux profile, with dark berry fruit, ripe cherry and savoury notes complemented by hints of tobacco, spice and oak. The palate combines generous fruit with freshness and finely shaped tannins, leading to a composed, lingering finish. A sophisticated and characterful, it offers an opportunity to discover another side of one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates.

Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the most prestigious names in Bordeaux and a First Growth estate in the historic 1855 Médoc Classification. Located in Pauillac on Bordeaux’s Left Bank, the estate has an exceptional reputation for wines distinguished by elegance, precision, complexity and longevity.

Anseillan has a particularly close connection to the château. The hamlet of the same name has been part of the Lafite estate since 1970 and has a history dating back to the sixteenth century. Although the location has long belonged to the estate, its distinctive vineyards and terroir have increasingly been explored as a source of a wine with an identity of its own.

First released with the 2018 vintage, Anseillan is made by the Lafite team in the château’s own winery and cellars. It reflects the estate’s commitment to understanding its individual vineyard parcels and expressing their particular characteristics. The result is a Pauillac that shares the expertise and attention to detail of Château Lafite Rothschild while offering a different, more direct expression of its remarkable terroir.

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