{"product_id":"1985-chateau-lafite-rothschild","title":"1985 Château Lafite Rothschild","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1985 vintage is widely celebrated as one of the most charming and \"harmonious\" years for Bordeaux. While it may not have the raw power of the 1982 or 1986, it is beloved by connoisseurs for its incredible elegance, fragrance, and balance. A unique feature of this specific vintage is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"292\"\u003ecomet etched into the glass\u003c\/b\u003e of the bottle shoulder to commemorate the appearance of Halley's Comet in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 1985\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Pauillac, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Château Lafite Rothschild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e A classic Left Bank blend dominated by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/b\u003e, typically supported by Merlot and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully mature, elegant, and medium-to-full-bodied Red Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e An exquisite, complex bouquet of cedarwood, lead pencil shavings, and dried blackcurrants, layered with secondary notes of tobacco leaf, dried herbs, and violets. The palate is silky and seamless with perfectly integrated tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for (Food Pairing):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic Meats:\u003c\/b\u003e Roasted rack of lamb with rosemary or a high-quality beef tenderloin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFine Game:\u003c\/b\u003e Roasted pheasant or venison with a light red wine jus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEarthy Elements:\u003c\/b\u003e Dishes featuring truffles or wild forest mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCheese:\u003c\/b\u003e Aged hard cheeses such as Comté or a mature Mimolette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43565537493066,"sku":null,"price":2350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay4_2026_06_51_17PM.png?v=1777884692","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/1985-chateau-lafite-rothschild","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}