Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2005 is an elegant, powerful and complex wine, characterized by a deep, scarlet color and a rich aroma of black fruits, cedar, tobacco and violets. It's full, velvety on the palate, with well-integrated tannins, notes of graphite, spices and a rich, long finish. The wine, dominated by 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, is structural and long-lived, reflecting the elegance of the Pauillac region.