Château Lafite Rothschild Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2022, 3x75cl
· Appellation: Pauillac AOC (Médoc, Bordeaux, France)
· Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
· Ageing: Approximately 15–18 months in 100% new French oak barrels sourced from the estate's own cooperage.
· Drinking Window: 2030–2065+
CRITIC SCORES
Decanter – 100 points
James Suckling – 100 points
Falstaff – 100 points
TASTING NOTES
Highly aromatic with pure cassis, black cherry, dark plum, graphite, violets, cigar box cedar, and subtle hints of orange peel and mint. Medium-to-full-bodied with a silky yet dense texture. It balances rich black fruit with bright acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
Château Lafite Rothschild Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac, Bordeaux, 2022, 3x75cl
· Appellation: Pauillac AOC (Médoc, Bordeaux, France)
· Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
· Ageing: Approximately 15–18 months in 100% new French oak barrels sourced from the estate's own cooperage.
· Drinking Window: 2030–2065+
CRITIC SCORES
Decanter – 100 points
James Suckling – 100 points
Falstaff – 100 points
TASTING NOTES
Highly aromatic with pure cassis, black cherry, dark plum, graphite, violets, cigar box cedar, and subtle hints of orange peel and mint. Medium-to-full-bodied with a silky yet dense texture. It balances rich black fruit with bright acidity, fine-grained tannins, and a long, mineral-driven finish.
