Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic grape of Los Vascos’ vineyard and is the variety on which the estate has built its reputation. The common feature of all the vintages is ripe fruit fresh aromas and a supple full-bodied structure. This wine has a sparkling ruby red colour and a pleasantly fruity nose with aromas of black cherries raspberries and plums all with a hint of spice. This is a silky flavourful wine with a supple tannin structure. A great classic. During the spring low temperatures averaged 7.9°C while on some days they peaked at 33°C creating the right conditions for an early relatively short harvest. On April 19 with the harvest almost completed there was 13.8 mm of rain but this did not have a serious effect on the grapes. TASTING NOTES (AT BOTTLING) Deep ruby red colour. The nose presents aromas of black cherries and blackcurrants combined with liquorice pink peppercorns paprika and bay leaf. Good volume and structure in the mouth. A wine with