21645 customer reviews
100/100
Yves Beck
99-100/100
James Suckling
99-100/100
Terre de Vins
99/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
“He hardly needs to raise his voice to shine, nor does he need to rack up achievements to rise above the crowd. A true Lafite! Or absolutely Lafite. ~ Yves Beck”
“While Carruades does not hesitate to showcase its many talents with flair, Lafite opts for wisdom. It hardly needs to raise its voice to shine, nor does it need to string together impressive performances to rise above the crowd. It positions itself with precision and elegance, prioritizing the finesse and nuances that already define its greatness on the nose. As usual, Lafite relies on its subtlety on the palate. The attack is refined and precise, highlighting the many nuances that make up its complexity. The way it wields its power commands respect; it does not overdo it, but does just enough, and with exceptional serenity, it solidifies its entire foundation—in terms of both power and subtlety and elegance. All facets are present; none dominates the others, and all contribute to the incredible grandeur of this wine. A brilliant Lafite that rises above the vintage by expressing everything it has so skillfully assimilated, even under constraint. It is concerned only with the end result, though it has a particular affection for the roots from which it sprang. A wine of terroir! It is delightful, exhilarating, and moving in its sincerity and its ability to simply convey its disconcerting depth. An absolute Lafite! Or absolutely Lafite. ” (Yves Beck 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Neutral box for 1 to 2 bottles purchased and original wooden case for multiples of 3 bottles
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Neutral box for 1 to 2 bottles purchased and original wooden case for multiples of 3 bottles
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Bettane & Desseauve
5-Star-Rated Estate (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)
About the estate:
A premier cru of Pauillac, Lafite owes its unparalleled finesse to its gravel soils in the northern part of the appellation, set on a limestone base, along with extremely rigorous selections that eliminate more than half of the harvest. Strongly dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon—often accounting for more than 90% of the blend—Lafite shines with notes of cedar and graphite that take more than fifteen years to fully develop. The new team in charge of the estate (Saskia de Rothschild and Éric Kohler) is committed to adding more depth to both the first wine and the second wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A former seigneury, whose jurisdiction extended north of Pauillac, the estate owes its château and its winemaking tradition—established as early as the 17th century—to the Ségur family—Bordeaux parliamentarians and major vineyard owners—a tradition that earned it the status of a First Growth in 1855. But it owes its survival—having remained untouched by the divisions and sales that weakened so many prestigious estates—to the Rothschilds, who acquired it in 1868. It also owes its modernization and state-of-the-art facilities—such as its famous circular wine cellar designed by Ricardo Bofill—to the team led by Éric de Rothschild, who has been at the helm since 1974, and Charles Chevallier, its technical director until 2016. These facilities allow the estate to fully reveal the character of an exceptional terroir planted with 112 hectares of vines: a superb hilltop of fine, deep gravel over a limestone subsoil. In 2016, Éric Kohler took over as Lafite’s technical director, while Charles Chevallier remains a consultant and ambassador for the château.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience.)
About the estate:
Masterful, Lafite stands out as the most refined of the Médoc wines when, after a few years of aging, it unleashes its captivating aromas of graphite and pencil lead. Tasting it is like discovering a unique texture and vitality. A vast estate spanning 178 hectares, 105 of which are planted with vines, Lafite has been owned by the Rothschild family since 1868. The château can also boast one of the richest collections of (very) old vintages, which demonstrates just how consistently exemplary the estate has been (with the exception of a few vintages). Saskia, daughter of Éric de Rothschild, took over as head of the group’s estates in 2018, while Éric Kholer has overseen winemaking since 2016. Of note in recent vintages is the progress made by the second wine, Les Carruades.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99-100/100
About the wine:
Intense aromas of sweet tobacco, dark cedar, a cigar humidor, mushrooms, roses, and damp earth carry through to a medium-bodied to full-bodied palate, with firm, velvety tannins and a powerful, intense finish. Very well-structured, with a beautiful backbone. It reminds me of Lafite from the 1980s. A unique wine for its vintage. 12.5% alcohol. A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99-100/100
About the wine:
Impressive. Deep and vertical, vibrant and precise in its multifaceted character—that is Lafite 2025. It brings together the best of all worlds (2022, 2020, 2016, 2010) in a wonderfully well-rounded whole. On the palate, it’s like static electricity: a volume of substance that strikes immediately with a punch, Muhammad Ali-style. Powerful yet light on its feet, it strikes and dodges on a quivering tannic texture, like a wave of salty pixels, leaving a dotted trail of powdery sensations, exuding menthol and graphite.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2026 guide) 100/100
About the wine:
While Carruades has no qualms about flaunting his many talents, Lafite opts for wisdom. It hardly needs to raise its voice to shine, nor does it need to string together a series of achievements to rise above the crowd. It positions itself with precision and elegance, prioritizing the finesse and nuances that already define its greatness on the nose. As always, Lafite relies on its subtlety on the palate. The attack is refined and precise, highlighting the many nuances that make up its complexity. The way it deploys its power commands respect; it doesn’t overdo it, but does just enough, and with exceptional serenity, it solidifies its entire foundation—in terms of both power and subtlety and elegance. Every facet is present; none dominates the others, and all contribute to this wine’s incredible grandeur. A brilliant Lafite that rises above the vintage by expressing everything it has so skillfully assimilated, even under challenging conditions. It is concerned only with the end result, though it holds a particular affection for the roots from which it sprang. A wine of the terroir! It is delightful, exhilarating, and moving in its sincerity and its ability to simply convey its astonishing depth. An absolute Lafite! Or, quite simply, Lafite. 2032–2070
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2026 guide) 99/100
About the wine:
Deep purple color with violet highlights and a black core. A rich nose with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberries, wild blackberries, and a hint of blackcurrant. Subtle woody notes and sweet spices. On the palate, a beautiful balance between elegance and freshness, with ripe tannins and delicate acidity, ripe fruit and sweet spices, and a very impressive finish.
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