As usual, Lafite Rothschild is refined and profound. The tannins are very precise and the wine stands out with its 12.5% alcohol content... deep and subtle, it does not seek to show off and has precise, supportive, fine-grained tannins. You can really feel its greatness, that unchanging element, even in wines that are in "hibernation" mode. Every year, it seems to me that Lafite rises above the vintage, following its own path and logic. For me, it is one of the greatest successes of the vintage. It doesn't overwhelm, it speaks calmly, serenely, clearly. That is the essence of its strength." (Yves Beck 2022) - Delivery in wooden cases is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and shipping method selected).
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Eye
Deep black color with purple highlights
Nose
Rich and beautifully complex with aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and black cherry, combined with subtle notes of cocoa and tobacco.
Mouth
Full, dense and velvety attack, aromas of black fruits as on the nose, with hints of vanilla, chocolate and minerality. Powerful tannins support a complex and flavorful structure, leading to a superb, mouthwatering and persistent finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
Decant for 2 hours or more
Drink from
2028
Drink before
2060+
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with eggs cooked in red wine sauce, Kobe beef tenderloin, Rossini duck tournedos with blackcurrant sauce...
Bettane & Desseauve
5-star estate (Exceptional producers, representing the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and worldwide)
About the estate:
The supreme Pauillac wine, Lafite owes its unparalleled finesse to its gravelly soils in the northern part of the appellation, on a limestone base, with extremely rigorous selections that discard more than half of the harvest. Strongly influenced by Cabernet Sauvignon, which often accounts for more than 90% of the blend, Lafite shines with its notes of cedar and graphite, which take more than fifteen years to develop. The new team in charge of the estate (Saskia de Rothschild and Éric Kohler) is committed to giving more dimension to the wines, both the grand vin and the second wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
A former seigneury whose jurisdiction extended north of Pauillac, the estate owes its château and its wine-growing vocation, established in the 17th century, to the Ségur family, Bordeaux parliamentarians and major vineyard owners. This earned it the status of Premier Cru Classé in 1855. But it owes its Rothschilds, who acquired it in 1868, for having been spared the divisions and other transfers that weakened so many prestigious properties. It also owes its modernization and high-performance tools, such as its famous circular cellar designed by Ricardo Bofill, to the team formed by Éric de Rothschild, at the helm since 1974, and Charles Chevallier, its technical director until 2016. These tools allow the personality of an exceptional terroir planted with 112 hectares of vines to be fully revealed: a superb hilltop of fine, deep gravel on a limestone subsoil. Éric Kohler took over as technical director of Lafite in 2016, with Charles Chevallier remaining as consultant and ambassador for the château.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2024 guide) 100/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About wine:
With an alcohol content of less than 13%, Lafite demonstrates that the greatness of Médoc wines lies not in richness but in the subtlety and complexity of their aromas. With its ethereal grace and superb definition, the wine leaves a lasting impression on the palate, prolonged by Lafite's legendary "graphite" tannins.
About the estate:
Masterful, Lafite stands out as the most refined of the Médoc wines when, after a few years of aging, it unfurls its captivating aromas of graphite and pencil lead. Tasting it is like discovering a unique texture and vitality. A vast estate covering 178 hectares, 105 of which are planted with vines, Lafite has belonged to the Rothschild family since 1868. The château can also boast one of the richest heritages in terms of (very) old vintages, which shows just how consistently exemplary the estate has been (with the exception of a few vintages). Saskia, daughter of Éric de Rothschild, took over the management of the group's properties in 2018, while Éric Kholer has been supervising the winemaking since 2016. It is worth noting the progress made in recent vintages by the second wine, Les Carruades.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 100/100
About wine:
Structured, dense, and highly concentrated, this wine is magnificent. Its black fruit and density indicate the wine's power and longevity. At the same time, the wine has the elegance that is always associated with this estate. Drink from 2028 onwards.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 100/100
About wine:
Surprising aromas of tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar, and graphite, as well as spices, iron, and dried ginger. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, it is dense and tight. Very compact and complex. Distinguished. Delicacy and power. Notes of orange peel. A wine to contemplate. You have to understand it to understand the great Lafites of the past and those of the future. Only 12.8% alcohol. 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Best after 2030, but drink it if you have the chance to taste it.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 100/100
About wine:
Château Lafite-Rothschild 2020 is a sensational wine composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, and the remainder Petit Verdot, with a natural alcohol content of 12.8% and a pH of 3.94. This ultra-classic wine reveals a dense ruby/plum hue and a tight, layered bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencils, graphite, and subtle spices. Perfectly balanced, deep, concentrated, and layered, it has an incredible mid-palate, perfect tannins, and a mouthwatering finish. Refinement, elegance, and perfection are the watchwords here. Unfortunately, it is not made for instant gratification, and I would not be surprised if it needs 15 years to reach the early stages of its optimal drinking period. It will probably reach its 100th birthday in top form. 2038-2113
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2022 guide) 100/100
About wine:
As usual, Lafite Rothschild is refined and profound. The tannins are very precise and the wine stands out with its 12.5% alcohol content... deep and subtle, it does not seek to show off and has precise, supportive tannins with a fine grain. Its greatness is evident, an unchanging element, even in wines that are in "hibernation" mode. Every year, it seems to me that Lafite rises above the vintage, following its own path and logic. For me, it is one of the greatest successes of the vintage. It overwhelms nothing, speaking calmly, serenely, clearly. This is the essence of its strength. 2028-2055
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