Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2022 Single Bottle in Wood
Country: France Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Varietal: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
Vintage: 2022 Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
Description:
An iconic estate that embodies excellence and has been producing some of the greatest of all Bordeaux wine for more than four centuries, Château Lafite-Rothschild needs little introduction. Its 112 hectares are spread over three very different areas - the slopes surrounding the château, the plateau of Carruades, and a parcel in Saint-Estèphe.
Harvest and vinification are carried out on a plot-by-plot basis to maintain the distinctive identity of each terroir. Wines are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, with proportions depending on the vintage.
100/100 Points - William Kelley, Wine Advocate
"In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first growths this year, reminding me of a modern-day version of Lafite's magical 1953. 2030 - 2065"
100/100 Points - James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
"A benchmark modern Lafite showing tobacco, orange peel, cedar, pencil shavings, violets and cigar box—so perfumed. Medium-bodied with lots of graphite, stone and hints of redcurrants on the palate. It goes on for minutes. Reminds me of Lafites that I love made decades ago. Could be the great 1986. A blend of 94% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Best after 2030 but already fascinating."
100/100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com
"Just sensational in its power while remaining weightless, it offers utterly classic Lafite aromatics of crème de cassis, freshly sharpened lead pencils, spring flowers, and graphite. Full-bodied, concentrated, and seamless on the palate, it has a multi-dimensional mouthfeel, off-the-charts purity, and a finish that won’t quit. It’s shockingly accessible, yet there’s no shortage of structure, depth, or concentration. Aged in new French oak barrels, this is a monumental Lafite that should evolve for 50-75+ years. If this doesn’t do it for you, I can’t imagine what would. 2025 - 2100"
100/100 Points - Georgina Hindle, Decanter.com
"Deep, dark and restrained, offering cool black fruit with hints of cocoa and sea spray minerality. Poised and perfumed, it glides across the palate with Lafite’s signature elegance. Tannins gently frame the red fruit, achieving seamless balance. Subtle yet commanding, with layers of refinement, depth and completeness, and a minty, stony, crystalline purity. A masterpiece of understatement and precision. I love this wine! "
