1978 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1.5L [WS94][WA93] Langhe This Russian River Valley Dolcetto

This Russian River Valley Dolcetto was aged for 20 months on American Oak (30% New) and has classic flavors of this famous Italian varietal from the Piedmont region

with a touch of firecracker smoke (from the flinty soils)

it has a wonderful sense of elegance and purity

Our years of hard work and patience have truly paid off

The grapes are predominantly grown in the Carneros region where bay breezes and morning fog combine to create the cooler climate ideal for growing Chardonnay rich with concentrated flavors

1978 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1.5L [WS94][WA93] Langhe This Russian River Valley DolcettoProducer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux, France Blend: Bordeaux Red Blend Year: 1978 Wine Spectator, 94 Points "Beautiful deep garnet color, with classic Mdoc flavors of plum, spice, earth and mineral. Tannic, well balanced, mouth filling, chewy in its intensity but needs time." Wine Advocate, 93 Points "This has a warmer, more inviting nose than the previous wine, with perhaps a little more Merlot evident? There are scents of