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Château Lafite-Rothschild 2020

Château Lafite-Rothschild

2020
96-98
PARKER
19
JANCIS ROBINSON
99-100
SUCKLING

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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti13.0%

The wine

Extremely dark in colour, it comes over slightly closed on the nose, with an elegant perfume of black tea, black fruit and yeast. It shows vigour and breadth on the palate, with tannins from the fruit and the oak which endow it with great persistence. It has a good weight, plenty of length and a definite hint of gooseberries to finish. Excellent and long-term cellaring.

Aged in French oak barrels.

Drinking and storing

Serve between 15ºC and 17ºC

Food pairing

Beef entrecôte / Stuffed pheasant / Hare

Ratings and awards

202096-98 PK19 JR99-100 SK
201997-99 PK19 JR100 SK98 WS
2018100 PK18 JR99 SK97 WS
201797+ PK17.5++ JR98 SK96 WS
201699 PK18.5 JR100 SK98 WS
201596+ PK18 JR99 SK95 WS
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis robinsonSK: SucklingWS: Wine spectator

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Suckling

The 2018 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot and has 13.3% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast-iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium-bodied palate is dripping with class, featuring layers of mineral-laced black fruits and exquisitely ripe, singularly Lafite tannins, finishing with epic length and depth. This simply stunning, delicately crafted expression of 2018 with its singularly evocative imprint of Lafite will require a good 7-8 years in bottle, then should continue to inspire awe over the following 40+ years.

— Lisa Perrotti-Brown (31/03/2021)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2018 - 100 PARKER

Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Succulent, spicy and earthy nose. Very plump and full. Intensely fruited on the palate, but there is a gravelly richness and savour to match. Focused, smoky and dense, yet very vibrant with acidity. This is elegant, with a pure and effortless intensity. Still building momentum on the finish, it will reward patience.

— Tom Parker (16/09/2021)JancisRobinson.com Vintage 2017 - 17.5++ JANCIS ROBINSON

So much sweet tobacco, Spanish cedar, dried flowers, dark mushrooms and roses. Really aromatic. This is so polished and very powerful, yet ethereal and refined at the same time. The finish goes on for minutes. Tight and harmonious. You want to drink it! So balanced, yet it will age beautifully. It will be this good forever. 94% cabernet sauvignon, 5% merlot and 1% petit verdot. Better after 2031.

— James Suckling (20/02/2022)JamesSuckling.com Vintage 2019 - 100 SUCKLING

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Winemaking

Ageing periodBetween 18 and 20 months
Barrel ageNew
Type of woodFrench oak

Vineyards

ClimateAtlantic

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