chateau lafite rothschild 1er cru classe pauillac

Château Lafite Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2015

Name: Château Lafite Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac
Brand: Château Lafite Rothschild
Price: 3019.93 GBP

97/100

Inside Bordeaux

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2015
6x75cl
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£3,019.93

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

We are huge admirers of Lafite and Duhart Milon. This is always one of the highlights of our primeur tastings, so we were slightly puzzled by the 2015s; Charles Chevalier's last vintage as technical director. Normally the wines have a gravitas, athleticism and muscularity, but these wines seem relatively delicate and floral with none of that brooding power. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and just 9% Merlot makes up the final blend. This sleek, refined Lafite is rather atypical. There is a beautiful reserved bouquet of violets, roses, wild berries and minerals. It is difficult to assess as it is so taut and linear and slow to reveal itself. It is undoubtedly handsome with its restrained mineral infused fruit core and svelte texture. It is an understated example, and we feel it needs to put on weight during elevage to become an impressive Lafite.

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Critic Reviews

97/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

A softly fragrant Lafite that is delicate and finessed, hiding its concentration under a slow build through the palate. Fragrant, lace like tannins, cassis, bilberry, crayon, cigar box, showcases the way to weave through this ripe vintage while holding on to signature nuance. This is a Lafite that will grow into gulpable drinkability with another decade in bottle, and is already gorgeous, pure estate signature. If you are looking for a 2015 that is exuberant and overripe, look elsewhere.

drinking window 2025 - 2045

date of review 02/2025

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Pauillac

Producer:

Château Lafite Rothschild

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cab Sauvignon Merlot

abv:

13%

allergen information

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