Is There Terroir in Bordeaux?

What's the characteristic that sets first growth Château Lafite Rothschild apart from other wines in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation? And how is it related to the concept of terroir?

Tags: Wine Experience, Wine Experience 2016, Bordeaux, First Growth, Pauillac, Bordeaux Reds

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