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Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classé Rouge 2023

Chateau Lafite Rothschild

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Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classé Rouge 2023 - Pauillac, Bordeaux, France

The very definition of First Growth Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild 2023 is a wine of extraordinary refinement, purity and effortless power. The bouquet is intensely aromatic yet beautifully restrained, revealing layers of cassis, blackcurrant, wild blackberry and dark cherry, intertwined with violets, cedar, graphite, cigar box and delicate notes of mint and pencil shavings. On the palate it is impeccably poised, combining remarkable concentration with silken tannins, vibrant freshness and an almost weightless elegance. The finish is exceptionally long and nuanced, unfolding with waves of dark fruit, crushed stone, spice and the unmistakable mineral signature that has defined Lafite for generations.

The 2023 vintage is composed of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, a classic Left Bank blend that perfectly reflects the gravelly soils of Pauillac. Fermentation takes place in a combination of wooden, stainless steel and concrete vats, with each parcel vinified separately before meticulous blending. The wine is then matured for approximately 15 months in new French oak barrels, crafted by the estate's own cooperage, Tonnellerie des Domaines, ensuring complete control over one of the defining elements of Lafite's unmistakable style. Since its inclusion as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in the historic 1855 Classification, Château Lafite Rothschild has remained one of the world's most revered wine estates, producing bottles renowned for their finesse, longevity and remarkable ability to evolve over many decades.

 

Grape Variety: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot

Style: Red – Full-bodied, elegant, complex Bordeaux

Drink Window: 2032–2075+

Perfect For: Beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, game birds, truffle dishes and mature hard cheeses

 

Critic Scores:

99 points - William Kelley for Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

99 points (98-100 barrel score) - Wine Enthusiast

99 points - Decanter

97 points - Jeb Dunnuck

 

One of the defining wines of the vintage - an icon of Pauillac whose remarkable elegance, precision and longevity place it among the greatest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon in the world.