Château Lafite Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild · Bordeaux, France
Aggregate Score
Based on 5 critic scores, normalized and weighted by source credibility.
Awards & Recognition
Critic Scores
Tasting Notes
Ethereal bouquet of blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and violets. Silk-textured tannins frame a palate of extraordinary depth and precision.
Our Review
The 2020 Lafite is a masterclass in restraint and elegance. The estate's signature minerality shines through layers of dark fruit and tobacco, culminating in a finish that seems to last forever. This is a wine that demands patience — give it at least a decade in the cellar.
Food Pairings
Serving Temperature
16-18°C
Aging Potential
20-50 years
Pros
- +Excellent quality for the category
- +Well-balanced and complex
- +Strong critical acclaim
- +Aging potential
Cons
- -Premium pricing
- -Limited availability in some markets
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Facts
- Producer
- Château Lafite Rothschild
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Sub-Region
- Pauillac
- Country
- France
- Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
- Appellation
- Pauillac AOC
- Type
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Price
- $850
- Price Range
- Ultra-Premium
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