The wine producers were classified according to a château's reputation and trading price, which, at that time, was directly related to quality. ... Within the five rarefied first growths, Lafite is perhaps the wine with the best reputation for quality and longevity, commanding correspondingly high prices.

Is Lafite Rothschild a good investment?

Château Lafite Rothschild: A Study in Elegance

Bordeaux wine has always been a sensible investment for serious wine collectors. ... Even among its fellow premier cru classé wines, it has reigned supreme since 1855 as the first among the first growths thanks to its quality, longevity, and trading price.

Which year of Lafite is the best?