Wine Pairing with Steak

Pairing wine with steak elevates the dining experience, creating a symphony of flavors.

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A Taste of Lafite: Exploring the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR) Lafite Collection

Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR) encompasses a prestigious portfolio of wines, spearheaded by the legendary Château Lafite Rothschild. But the DBR experience extends beyond this First Growth Bordeaux, offering a range of wines to suit various tastes and budgets.

For everyday enjoyment:

Los Vascos: This Chilean estate, nestled in the Colchagua Valley, produces the entry point to the DBR Lafite world. Los Vascos wines are fruit-forward, approachable, and offer excellent value, showcasing Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varieties with a Chilean flair.

Elevating the experience:

As you ascend the DBR ladder, you'll encounter wines that express greater complexity and terroir:

Légende R: A classic Bordeaux blend from Pauillac, this wine embodies the elegance and structure expected from the region, offering a taste of the Lafite style at a more accessible price point.
Carruades de Lafite: The second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite shares the same terroir and meticulous winemaking, delivering a remarkable expression of the estate's character with a younger, more approachable profile.

The pinnacle:

Château Lafite Rothschild: A true icon, this First Growth Bordeaux needs little introduction. With its unparalleled elegance, complexity, and aging potential, Château Lafite Rothschild represents the pinnacle of winemaking, sought after by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.

Beyond Bordeaux:

DBR Lafite's commitment to quality extends beyond its French estates. The portfolio also includes wines from:

Argentina: Bodegas Caro, a partnership with the Catena family, produces exceptional wines that blend French and Argentine winemaking traditions.
China: Domaine de Long Dai in Shandong Province represents DBR Lafite's venture into Chinese terroir, crafting wines that express the unique character of this emerging region.

Whether you're starting your wine journey with Los Vascos or indulging in the grandeur of Château Lafite Rothschild, DBR offers a taste of excellence for every occasion.

The DBR collection at ARMOURY STEAKHOUSE ORCHARD CENTRAL

Château Lafite Rothschild 2018: $1,600

Château Lafite Rothschild Anseillan Pauillac 2018: $160

DBR Lafite Les Legende R Medoc 2019 - blend with Merlot: $70

DBR Lafite Aussieres Rouge 2021 - Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon: $60DBR Lafite Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2020: $60

See our Wine Menu for our collection of premium wines

Wine

Best Value Right Bank Wine - Pomerol

Château Bourgneuf Pomerol 2018/2019: $120

The Chateau is situated at one of Pomerol's most prestigious terroirs, with heavy hitters like Chateau Trotanoy and Clos l'Eglise Client as direct neighbours. Not only that, holding onto vines that are averaging around 40 years of age and located at one of the warmest parts of Pomerol, the result is consistent wines produced yearly that showcases a multitude of layer and complexity with perfectly rounded tannins. Best of all? It's approachability when it's young. Simply gorgeous.

FACT:

Based on production levels, many Chateaux in Pomerol and St Emilion are often a fraction of what counterparts in Left Banks are producing. Estates over on the Left are historically bigger with an average size between 50 - 80 hectares of planted vineyards, while the biggest on the Right Bank would only see 30 hectares.

FACT:

During the whole 1855 classification, Right Bank producers were not even included because at the time, the wines weren't considered as good and weren't traded internationally like those from the left. Yet now, if you list out top 20 most expensive wines in Bordeaux, you'll see at least 7 that are from the right: Saint Emilion and Pomerol.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

Aside from the geographical makeup which allows Cabernet Sauvignon to flourish on the Left while the properties on the Right place Merlot at its heart. Over at Grand Vin, we know the power of the Right Bank, how they have become luxury items, perfect for that special occasion but probably too expensive for weekend drinking. Not to flex, but we are the leading distributor for Petrus after all. Fortunately, there is a world of undiscovered greatness over on the right, where it doesn't break the bank and still leads you to feel that you're making the right choice.