2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Premier Grand Cru Classé Magnum
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | , , , |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2030 - 2070 |
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The 2022 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts effortlessly from the glass with captivating aromas of baked black cherries, ripe blackberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of mocha, licorice, smoked meat, and Sichuan pepper with a touch of eucalyptus. Medium-bodied, the palate is at once ethereally graceful and powerfully intense, with layer upon layer of deep smoky, savory flavors and decadently ripe fruit, framed by exquisite, silty tannins and just the right amount of freshness, finishing with epic length. This is polished and very powerful, yet simultaneously ethereal and refined. The finish lingers for minutes. Tight and harmonious.
- ...It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength... - 100 points James Suckling
- ...layered, concentrated but youthfully introverted mid-palate, lively acids and a long, saline finish... - 97 Parker
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2070 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| James Suckling rating | 100 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is een prachtige wijn met diepe aroma’s van zwarte kersen, bramen en cassis, aangevuld met hints van mokka, gerookt vlees en een vleugje eucalyptus. Deze wijn combineert kracht en verfijning door zijn rijke, rijpe fruit en elegante, slibachtige tannines, wat zorgt voor een indrukwekkende lengte en complexiteit. Hij is uitermate geschikt bij gerechten zoals lam en wild, vooral wanneer deze langzaam gegaard worden of bereid zijn met een kruidige marinade, omdat de volle smaak en de subtiele rokerige tonen mooi naar voren komen. Ook gehaktgerechten, bijvoorbeeld een goed gekruide steak of stoofpot, profiteren van de rijke structuur en de verfijnde tannines van deze wijn, waardoor elke slok een ware beleving wordt. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 100
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2030 - 2065
In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first growths this year, reminding me of a modern-day version of Lafite's magical 1953.
Published: Mar 06, 2025
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James Suckling
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD PAUILLAC 2022
Score
99-100
A classical Lafite that reminds me of something like the 1986, with its blackcurrant and tobacco character with cedar and hazelnut, but it's so today with its purity and precision. It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength.
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Vinous
98
Drinking Window
2032 - 2075
From: A Place Beyond Praise: Bordeaux 2022 (Feb 2025)
The 2022 Lafite-Rothschild bides its time in the glass. Head winemaker Eric Kohler told me that this contains the highest proportion of vin de presse ever at 17%, and the alcohol is 13.6%. The 2022 is initially quite reticent, but after four or five minutes, it unfolds with scents of blackberry, cedar, graphite and a touch of inkwell. Like a few other wines in this vintage, the mineralité only reveals itself later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, the signature trait of a first-rate Lafite. It is adorned with unerring purity and elegance, very focused with a beguiling symmetry. Quintessentially Lafite Rothschild, this is as precise as a Swiss watch with just the right degree of salinity to keep the saliva flowing on the finish. Just a magnificent First Growth destined to give immense pleasure.
- By Neal Martin on January 2025
98
Drinking Window
2030 - 2062
From: 2022 Bordeaux in Bottle: Living in the Present (Jan 2025)
The 2022 Lafite-Rothschild is a magnificent, thrilling wine. A Lafite for the ages, the 2022 possesses off-the-charts richness and yet never loses its unique Lafiteness. It's as if all the elements are dialed up to the maximum, but without sacrificing clarity. That's quite an achievement in my book. Inky red fruit, blood orange, spice and incense are some of the many notes that build in the glass. The 2022 is a Lafite of nearly indescribable beauty, driven by a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and spellbinding overall balance. Vinification was carried out over 22 days, after which the wine was racked into French oak, 100% new, for an élevage of 15 months.
- By Antonio Galloni on January 2025
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The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild consists of three main areas: The slopes around the Château, the Carruades plateau to the west and a 4.5 hectare site in Saint-Estèphe. Its area is 112 hectares. The soil consists of fine, deeply ground mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained and well-incorporated tertiary limestone subsoil. The grape varieties grown here are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Here the first stones were laid, the winegrowers' houses were built and prepared for something unusual to happen. As the years passed, the house overlooking this hill got bigger and a wisteria vine climbed the walls of generations of families to see how preserving this ecosystem has always been the ultimate priority. 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate our vineyard from the marshes. They, their children and grandchildren, the families of winegrowers die with them, work conscientiously to protect this impeccable creation that has been bequeathed to nature. They have taken great care to preserve this microcosm of forests and marshes, flora and fauna amidst the vines of Château Lafite Rothschild thrive in this almost wild osmosis.
As the ultimate witness to this protected land, some of the vines still gracefully show off their 140 years of ungrafted life. They escaped the phylloxera which, however, spared no one else! This infallible part of the vines continues to elude the winegrowers, the same ones who form, protect and nurture it, from one harvest year to the next, trying to refine this perfect composition that amazes them time and time again. It may not be a coincidence, of course, that Lafite earned the title of "First of the First" at Napoleon III's World's Fair. Nor will it be a coincidence, if others will speak of it long after us… Each barrel is tasted individually and only the best is selected for the final blend. After blending, the wine matures for 15 months in new oak barrels. Fermentation takes place for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Only vines older than 10 years are used for the Grand Vin Château Lafite Rothschild. While each vintage is unique, there is usually a large portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot, with a small contribution of Petit Verdot.
Food
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De 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is een prachtige wijn met diepe aroma’s van zwarte kersen, bramen en cassis, aangevuld met hints van mokka, gerookt vlees en een vleugje eucalyptus. Deze wijn combineert kracht en verfijning door zijn rijke, rijpe fruit en elegante, slibachtige tannines, wat zorgt voor een indrukwekkende lengte en complexiteit. Hij is uitermate geschikt bij gerechten zoals lam en wild, vooral wanneer deze langzaam gegaard worden of bereid zijn met een kruidige marinade, omdat de volle smaak en de subtiele rokerige tonen mooi naar voren komen. Ook gehaktgerechten, bijvoorbeeld een goed gekruide steak of stoofpot, profiteren van de rijke structuur en de verfijnde tannines van deze wijn, waardoor elke slok een ware beleving wordt.
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The 2022 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts effortlessly from the glass with captivating aromas of baked black cherries, ripe blackberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of mocha, licorice, smoked meat, and Sichuan pepper with a touch of eucalyptus. Medium-bodied, the palate is at once ethereally graceful and powerfully intense, with layer upon layer of deep smoky, savory flavors and decadently ripe fruit, framed by exquisite, silty tannins and just the right amount of freshness, finishing with epic length. This is polished and very powerful, yet simultaneously ethereal and refined. The finish lingers for minutes. Tight and harmonious.
- ...It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength... - 100 points James Suckling
- ...layered, concentrated but youthfully introverted mid-palate, lively acids and a long, saline finish... - 97 Parker
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2070 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| James Suckling rating | 100 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is een prachtige wijn met diepe aroma’s van zwarte kersen, bramen en cassis, aangevuld met hints van mokka, gerookt vlees en een vleugje eucalyptus. Deze wijn combineert kracht en verfijning door zijn rijke, rijpe fruit en elegante, slibachtige tannines, wat zorgt voor een indrukwekkende lengte en complexiteit. Hij is uitermate geschikt bij gerechten zoals lam en wild, vooral wanneer deze langzaam gegaard worden of bereid zijn met een kruidige marinade, omdat de volle smaak en de subtiele rokerige tonen mooi naar voren komen. Ook gehaktgerechten, bijvoorbeeld een goed gekruide steak of stoofpot, profiteren van de rijke structuur en de verfijnde tannines van deze wijn, waardoor elke slok een ware beleving wordt. |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 100
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2030 - 2065
In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first growths this year, reminding me of a modern-day version of Lafite's magical 1953.
Published: Mar 06, 2025
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James Suckling
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD PAUILLAC 2022
Score
99-100
A classical Lafite that reminds me of something like the 1986, with its blackcurrant and tobacco character with cedar and hazelnut, but it's so today with its purity and precision. It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
98
Drinking Window
2032 - 2075
From: A Place Beyond Praise: Bordeaux 2022 (Feb 2025)
The 2022 Lafite-Rothschild bides its time in the glass. Head winemaker Eric Kohler told me that this contains the highest proportion of vin de presse ever at 17%, and the alcohol is 13.6%. The 2022 is initially quite reticent, but after four or five minutes, it unfolds with scents of blackberry, cedar, graphite and a touch of inkwell. Like a few other wines in this vintage, the mineralité only reveals itself later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, the signature trait of a first-rate Lafite. It is adorned with unerring purity and elegance, very focused with a beguiling symmetry. Quintessentially Lafite Rothschild, this is as precise as a Swiss watch with just the right degree of salinity to keep the saliva flowing on the finish. Just a magnificent First Growth destined to give immense pleasure.
- By Neal Martin on January 2025
98
Drinking Window
2030 - 2062
From: 2022 Bordeaux in Bottle: Living in the Present (Jan 2025)
The 2022 Lafite-Rothschild is a magnificent, thrilling wine. A Lafite for the ages, the 2022 possesses off-the-charts richness and yet never loses its unique Lafiteness. It's as if all the elements are dialed up to the maximum, but without sacrificing clarity. That's quite an achievement in my book. Inky red fruit, blood orange, spice and incense are some of the many notes that build in the glass. The 2022 is a Lafite of nearly indescribable beauty, driven by a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and spellbinding overall balance. Vinification was carried out over 22 days, after which the wine was racked into French oak, 100% new, for an élevage of 15 months.
- By Antonio Galloni on January 2025
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The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild consists of three main areas: The slopes around the Château, the Carruades plateau to the west and a 4.5 hectare site in Saint-Estèphe. Its area is 112 hectares. The soil consists of fine, deeply ground mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained and well-incorporated tertiary limestone subsoil. The grape varieties grown here are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Here the first stones were laid, the winegrowers' houses were built and prepared for something unusual to happen. As the years passed, the house overlooking this hill got bigger and a wisteria vine climbed the walls of generations of families to see how preserving this ecosystem has always been the ultimate priority. 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate our vineyard from the marshes. They, their children and grandchildren, the families of winegrowers die with them, work conscientiously to protect this impeccable creation that has been bequeathed to nature. They have taken great care to preserve this microcosm of forests and marshes, flora and fauna amidst the vines of Château Lafite Rothschild thrive in this almost wild osmosis.
As the ultimate witness to this protected land, some of the vines still gracefully show off their 140 years of ungrafted life. They escaped the phylloxera which, however, spared no one else! This infallible part of the vines continues to elude the winegrowers, the same ones who form, protect and nurture it, from one harvest year to the next, trying to refine this perfect composition that amazes them time and time again. It may not be a coincidence, of course, that Lafite earned the title of "First of the First" at Napoleon III's World's Fair. Nor will it be a coincidence, if others will speak of it long after us… Each barrel is tasted individually and only the best is selected for the final blend. After blending, the wine matures for 15 months in new oak barrels. Fermentation takes place for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Only vines older than 10 years are used for the Grand Vin Château Lafite Rothschild. While each vintage is unique, there is usually a large portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot, with a small contribution of Petit Verdot.
Spijs
De 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is een prachtige wijn met diepe aroma’s van zwarte kersen, bramen en cassis, aangevuld met hints van mokka, gerookt vlees en een vleugje eucalyptus. Deze wijn combineert kracht en verfijning door zijn rijke, rijpe fruit en elegante, slibachtige tannines, wat zorgt voor een indrukwekkende lengte en complexiteit. Hij is uitermate geschikt bij gerechten zoals lam en wild, vooral wanneer deze langzaam gegaard worden of bereid zijn met een kruidige marinade, omdat de volle smaak en de subtiele rokerige tonen mooi naar voren komen. Ook gehaktgerechten, bijvoorbeeld een goed gekruide steak of stoofpot, profiteren van de rijke structuur en de verfijnde tannines van deze wijn, waardoor elke slok een ware beleving wordt.
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The 2022 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it bursts effortlessly from the glass with captivating aromas of baked black cherries, ripe blackberries, and crème de cassis, followed by hints of mocha, licorice, smoked meat, and Sichuan pepper with a touch of eucalyptus. Medium-bodied, the palate is at once ethereally graceful and powerfully intense, with layer upon layer of deep smoky, savory flavors and decadently ripe fruit, framed by exquisite, silty tannins and just the right amount of freshness, finishing with epic length. This is polished and very powerful, yet simultaneously ethereal and refined. The finish lingers for minutes. Tight and harmonious.
- ...It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength... - 100 points James Suckling
- ...layered, concentrated but youthfully introverted mid-palate, lively acids and a long, saline finish... - 97 Parker
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pickup" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pauillac |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2030 |
| Drinking till | 2070 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| James Suckling rating | 100 |
| Vinous rating | 98 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is een prachtige wijn met diepe aroma’s van zwarte kersen, bramen en cassis, aangevuld met hints van mokka, gerookt vlees en een vleugje eucalyptus. Deze wijn combineert kracht en verfijning door zijn rijke, rijpe fruit en elegante, slibachtige tannines, wat zorgt voor een indrukwekkende lengte en complexiteit. Hij is uitermate geschikt bij gerechten zoals lam en wild, vooral wanneer deze langzaam gegaard worden of bereid zijn met een kruidige marinade, omdat de volle smaak en de subtiele rokerige tonen mooi naar voren komen. Ook gehaktgerechten, bijvoorbeeld een goed gekruide steak of stoofpot, profiteren van de rijke structuur en de verfijnde tannines van deze wijn, waardoor elke slok een ware beleving wordt. |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 100
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2030 - 2065
In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first growths this year, reminding me of a modern-day version of Lafite's magical 1953.
Published: Mar 06, 2025
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD PAUILLAC 2022
Score
99-100
A classical Lafite that reminds me of something like the 1986, with its blackcurrant and tobacco character with cedar and hazelnut, but it's so today with its purity and precision. It's really about being Lafite here. Terroir gives great elegance with strength.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
98
Drinking Window
2032 - 2075
From: A Place Beyond Praise: Bordeaux 2022 (Feb 2025)
The 2022 Lafite-Rothschild bides its time in the glass. Head winemaker Eric Kohler told me that this contains the highest proportion of vin de presse ever at 17%, and the alcohol is 13.6%. The 2022 is initially quite reticent, but after four or five minutes, it unfolds with scents of blackberry, cedar, graphite and a touch of inkwell. Like a few other wines in this vintage, the mineralité only reveals itself later. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, the signature trait of a first-rate Lafite. It is adorned with unerring purity and elegance, very focused with a beguiling symmetry. Quintessentially Lafite Rothschild, this is as precise as a Swiss watch with just the right degree of salinity to keep the saliva flowing on the finish. Just a magnificent First Growth destined to give immense pleasure.
- By Neal Martin on January 2025
98
Drinking Window
2030 - 2062
From: 2022 Bordeaux in Bottle: Living in the Present (Jan 2025)
The 2022 Lafite-Rothschild is a magnificent, thrilling wine. A Lafite for the ages, the 2022 possesses off-the-charts richness and yet never loses its unique Lafiteness. It's as if all the elements are dialed up to the maximum, but without sacrificing clarity. That's quite an achievement in my book. Inky red fruit, blood orange, spice and incense are some of the many notes that build in the glass. The 2022 is a Lafite of nearly indescribable beauty, driven by a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and spellbinding overall balance. Vinification was carried out over 22 days, after which the wine was racked into French oak, 100% new, for an élevage of 15 months.
- By Antonio Galloni on January 2025
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Wijnhuis
The vineyard of Château Lafite Rothschild consists of three main areas: The slopes around the Château, the Carruades plateau to the west and a 4.5 hectare site in Saint-Estèphe. Its area is 112 hectares. The soil consists of fine, deeply ground mixed with windblown sand on a well-drained and well-incorporated tertiary limestone subsoil. The grape varieties grown here are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Here the first stones were laid, the winegrowers' houses were built and prepared for something unusual to happen. As the years passed, the house overlooking this hill got bigger and a wisteria vine climbed the walls of generations of families to see how preserving this ecosystem has always been the ultimate priority. 150 years ago, Baroness Betty, wife of Baron James, planted the huge oak trees that separate our vineyard from the marshes. They, their children and grandchildren, the families of winegrowers die with them, work conscientiously to protect this impeccable creation that has been bequeathed to nature. They have taken great care to preserve this microcosm of forests and marshes, flora and fauna amidst the vines of Château Lafite Rothschild thrive in this almost wild osmosis.
As the ultimate witness to this protected land, some of the vines still gracefully show off their 140 years of ungrafted life. They escaped the phylloxera which, however, spared no one else! This infallible part of the vines continues to elude the winegrowers, the same ones who form, protect and nurture it, from one harvest year to the next, trying to refine this perfect composition that amazes them time and time again. It may not be a coincidence, of course, that Lafite earned the title of "First of the First" at Napoleon III's World's Fair. Nor will it be a coincidence, if others will speak of it long after us… Each barrel is tasted individually and only the best is selected for the final blend. After blending, the wine matures for 15 months in new oak barrels. Fermentation takes place for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Only vines older than 10 years are used for the Grand Vin Château Lafite Rothschild. While each vintage is unique, there is usually a large portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, then Merlot, with a small contribution of Petit Verdot.
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De 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is een prachtige wijn met diepe aroma’s van zwarte kersen, bramen en cassis, aangevuld met hints van mokka, gerookt vlees en een vleugje eucalyptus. Deze wijn combineert kracht en verfijning door zijn rijke, rijpe fruit en elegante, slibachtige tannines, wat zorgt voor een indrukwekkende lengte en complexiteit. Hij is uitermate geschikt bij gerechten zoals lam en wild, vooral wanneer deze langzaam gegaard worden of bereid zijn met een kruidige marinade, omdat de volle smaak en de subtiele rokerige tonen mooi naar voren komen. Ook gehaktgerechten, bijvoorbeeld een goed gekruide steak of stoofpot, profiteren van de rijke structuur en de verfijnde tannines van deze wijn, waardoor elke slok een ware beleving wordt.
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