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Château Lafite Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac
Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2002

justerini & brooks tasting note

Stunning deep purple colour, wonderfully complex nose, ripe bramble and blackcurrant fruit with overlaying violets and almonds. Great intensity of flavour yet always with a freshness and finesse. Long silky tannic finish. Another very fine Lafite and one of the wines of the vintage.

critic reviews

91/100Neal Martin,Vinous

The 2002 Lafite-Rothschild is surprisingly dark in colour. It also has a surprisingly concentrated bouquet with blackberry, sous-bois and brine. Hints of steaming cups of espresso percolate through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a little chewiness on the entry. Quite briny and saline, a little rustic in terms of tannic profile and perhaps only on the finish does the limitations of the growing season show. Tasted at the château.

DRINKING WINDOW 2022 - 2040
date of review 09/2022

product details

Country:
France
Region:
Bordeaux
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Style:
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abv:
12.5%