Released from the Lafite cellars on 22nd September 2025, these magnums of 2005 Château Lafite Rothschild have the best possible provenance, come from the best vintage of the era, and are in fantastic format for long-term ageing.  What's more, at £1,175 in bond, this unique parcel is offered at the best price on the market! 

The 2005 vintage in Pauillac was a dry one, with drought from the end of May, causing the vines to reduce their foliage.  High temperatures in June and July were followed by more moderate temperatures and cool nights in August, promoting slow and balanced ripening in near-perfect conditions.  The harvest, carried out from September 22 to October 12, also took place under optimal conditions.

The wines for Lafite's grand vin were vinified in small parcels, fermented in a mixture of wooden, stainless steel or cement vats.  The wine was aged in oak barrrels from the property's own cooperage for 20 months, before individual tasting of each barrel to select the highest quality wines for the final blend, comprised of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot.

More recent vintages have produced impressive wines, but with the 2005 now twenty years on from the vintage, none have yet shown the same ethereal balance and finesse.  

Our allocation is very limited, so please act now to secure stock of this legendary wine.

Offered ex-château.  Landing spring 2026.