[EP2023] 2023 Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
Bordeaux, FranceWines are estimated to be delivered in Q3 2026.
Colour | : | Red |
Producer | : | Chateau Lafite-Rothschild |
Country | : | France |
Region | : | Bordeaux |
Sub Region | : | Pauillac |
Variety | : | Proprietary Blend |
Vintage | : | 2023 |
Capacity | : | 750 ml - Standard Bottle |
Ratings | : |
Wine Advocate 97-99 pts, James Suckling 97-98 pts, Wine Independent 97-99 pts |
Tasting Note | : |
The 2023 Lafite Rothschild is deep garnet-purple in color. After a little swirling, wonderfully pure notes of boysenberries, wild blueberries, and blackcurrants emerge from the glass, followed by hints of violets, dark chocolate, licorice, and fertile loam with a hint of black truffle. The light to medium-bodied palate delivers electric sparks of vibrant black berry and mineral flavors framed by super-ripe, fine-grained tannins and great tension, finishing long and shimmery. A wine that is so, so cerebral, this is a vintage well played by Lafite. - Wine Independent The finest of the first growths this year appears to be the 2023 Lafite Rothschild, a terrific effort that unwinds in the glass with deep and incipiently complex aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, lilac and violets mingled with hints of cigar wrapper and mint. Medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it's vibrant and refined, with a deep core of fruit, plenty of sweet structuring tannin and a compelling marriage between energy and plenitude. - Wine Advocate The purity of cabernet sauvignon is so evident here. It mesmerizes you with aromas of black and red currants, cedar, tobacco and bark. It's full-bodied yet there's very impressive weightlessness and agility, as well as subtlety and focus. Some iron and terra-cotta. Cedar and sandalwood undertones. Juicy and plummy at the end. - James Suckling |
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Bordeaux En Primeur 2023 Terms and Conditions:
- Prices quoted are ex-Bordeaux price in 750ml.
- Wines will be delivered in Q3 2026.
- Goods & Services Tax, freight and duty charges will be imposed upon delivery of wines.
- Special bottling instructions should be given upon placing of order and special bottling fees apply.
- Payment due at receipt of order confirmation. Orders that are not fully settled and paid for within 30 days will be automatically canceled and the wines released for sale to other interested parties.