The difference between big Lafite and small Lafite

Lafite is a fine red wine, and Lafite can be divided into two types: big Lafite and petite Lafite. So what is the difference between big Lafite and petite Lafite? What is the difference between the two red wines? Next, I will give a detailed introduction to big Lafite and petite Lafite, so that you can understand the difference between the two.

The difference between big Lafite and small Lafite

1. Difference in raw materials

There is a clear difference in raw materials between Grand Lafite and Petit Lafite. Grand Lafite uses the best grapes, and only collects grapes with an average age of about 45 years for brewing. The grapes that do not meet the requirements for producing Grand Lafite wine are collected and made into Petit Lafite.

2. Difference in wine taste

There are also obvious differences in the taste of Grand Lafite and Petit Lafite. Petit Lafite is equivalent to a sub-brand of Grand Lafite. Grand Lafite has many characteristics such as mellow taste and prominent wine aroma, while Petit Lafite is a wine made from young grapes. Its taste is relatively light and it does not have that mellow and lingering taste.

3. Difference in taste

There is also a clear difference in taste between Big Lafite and Petit Lafite. Big Lafite has a smooth and rich wine aroma, and people can also taste its rich fruity aroma when tasting it. The sweet and sour taste of grapes and the richness of the wine will make people feel unable to stop. The taste of Petit Lafite is obviously different from Big Lafite. Its taste is not smooth, and the wine tastes slightly astringent, and the fruity aroma is not strong either.

4. Differences in bottle stoppers

There are also obvious differences in the corks of Grand Lafite and Petit Lafite. Although the corks of the two wines are similar, the cork of Petit Lafite has no pattern or year on the top, while the cork of Grand Lafite has a Lafite pattern on the top and the year of production is written on it. This is also an important difference between the two and an important basis for people to distinguish Grand Lafite from Petit Lafite.

After reading the detailed introduction of Grand Lafite and Petit Lafite above, you can know the difference between Grand Lafite and Petit Lafite, and what is the difference between these two wines? In addition to these, the price of Grand Lafite sold in the market is much higher than that of Petit Lafite. Under normal circumstances, its price is about three times that of Petit Lafite.