Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2020
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild is located in the appellation of Pauillac on the left (western) bank of the Gironde Estuary. Lafite was one of the original four first growths identified in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux, the other three being Margaux, Latour and Haut-Brion. (Mouton was elevated in 1973). Many regard Lafite as the first of the First Growths and its price reflects this.
Vineyards have been on the site for several centuries, but the estate had come to prominence for the quality of its wines by the 17th century. The wine has had many famous devotees, including notably Thomas Jefferson, who visited Bordeaux in May 1787, whilst serving as ambassador for the young United States Republic.
Baron James de Rothschild purchased the Chateau Lafite in 1868, changing the name to Chateau Lafite Rothschild. It has remained in the family’s hands since, except for a period when it was occupied and heavily plundered by the Germans during WWII.
The estate comprises 116ha, all of which is red (70% cabernet sauvignon, 25% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot). Jane Anson MW, describes in Decanter Magazine, the wines of Château Lafite Rothschild as “complex, elegant and extremely long-living”.
The Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2020 is a blend of 92% cabernet sauvignon, 7% merlot and 1% petit verdot. It's 12.8% alcohol.
This wine was purchased en-primeur and has been stored in a temperature controlled cabinet.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2020 Reviews
The reviews for the 2020 Chateau Lafite Rothschild are outstanding:
"As Lafite as Lafite gets, this ultra-classic reveals a dense ruby/plum hue as well as a tight, yet layered bouquet of ripe blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and subtle spice. Flawlessly balanced, deep, concentrated, and layered, it has an incredible mid-palate, building, perfect tannins, and a finish that leaves you salivating. Refined, elegant, and perfection are the buzz words here. Unfortunately, it's not for the instant gratification crowd, and I wouldn't be surprised to see this require 15 years to hit the early stages of its prime drinking window. It will probably hit its 100th birthday in fine form."
100 points, Jeb Dunnuck, March 2023
"Amazing aromas here with tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and lead pencil, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, with a density and tightness. Very compact and complex. Racy. Delicacy with strength. Orange peel undertones. A wine to contemplate. You must understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future. Best after 2030, but drink it if you have the chance taste it."
100 points, James Suckling, May 2023.
"Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to offer very pure, intense scents of crushed blackcurrants, fresh plums, and blackberries, plus suggestions of violets, cinnamon stick, fertile loam, and tapenade with a touch of tar. The light-bodied palate is very tightly knit with many black fruit, mineral, and fragrant earth layers and a firm backbone of grainy tannins, finishing long and earthy. A bright, bright, shiny Lafite! It needs a good 12-15 years!"
98 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, March 2023.
| SKU | 1LAFROTH20 |
| Brand | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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