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"Fine, concentrated color. Solid and dense on the palate, presenting good stru... "Fine, concentrated color. Solid and dense on the palate, presenting good structure and well-defined tannins. A long, lingering palate with notes of violets on the finish. The 2010 is an elegant wine with excellent balance. Blend: 87% Cabernet... more

"Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot This wine is the es... "Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot This wine is the essence of Bordeaux Cabernet. Dominated by this variety at 96%, it exudes tannins and black-currant fruits. Structure is all there, backed by acidity. It is a wine for... more

"Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot One of the greatest... "Blend: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot One of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year is the 2019 Lafite Rothschild, an impeccably balanced classic of immense charm and grace. Wafting from the glass with arresting... more

"Deep black color. The nose offers a broad palette of intense and well-defined... "Deep black color. The nose offers a broad palette of intense and well-defined aromas, with spicy black fruits like blackberries and black cherries on a background of subtle notes of cocoa and tobacco that accentuates the aromatic richness of this... more

"Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare eart... "Lafite has a soul, a beautiful, generous, kindly soul. Lafite turns bare earth into heaven. Lafite is harmony, a harmony between man and nature, because without our magnificent winegrowers, nothing would be accomplished. Deep and typical on the... more

"Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot The 2018 Laf... "Blend: 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot 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... more

"A relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal ... "A relatively early growing season with above average temperatures and normal rainfall. Precipitation at the end of May and early June made the vines subject to mildew, but our technicians were diligent in protecting the grapevines. The end of... more

"To achieve balance at Lafite, there’s no need to arrive with big hooves. This... "To achieve balance at Lafite, there’s no need to arrive with big hooves. This year, more than ever, Lafite entered discreetly, without being noticed. In the vineyard, he asked questions. In the wake of successive heatwaves, we expected a shock, a... more

"Deep black color. The nose offers a broad palette of intense and well-defined... "Deep black color. The nose offers a broad palette of intense and well-defined aromas, with spicy black fruits like blackberries and black cherries on a background of subtle notes of cocoa and tobacco that accentuates the aromatic richness of this... more

"A deep bouquet of dark fruit and licorice. The palate is full-bodied and alre... "A deep bouquet of dark fruit and licorice. The palate is full-bodied and already expressive, but then becomes tighter, expressing power and exuberance. The youth of this Lafite does not hide its energy, but the distinctive elegance and complexity... more

"A creamy attack, buttery and spicy, characteristic of Pagodes de Cos precedes... "A creamy attack, buttery and spicy, characteristic of Pagodes de Cos precedes elegantly balanced aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry,blackberry, violet, bergamot and black tea. The 2019 vintage also presents velvety tannins and a very long finish... more

"Very dark color, with purple glints, indicating that the wine is still very m... "Very dark color, with purple glints, indicating that the wine is still very much in its youth. The nose is still quite closed, which is to be expected after only a few months in the bottle. But it already presents good depth and plenty of... more

"Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot This wine does not ... "Blend: 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot This wine does not include the blanket 10% tariff imposed in April 2025. When the wines are shippable in fall of 2027, customers will have the option to pay any tariff in place at the time... more

"Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot What I love about the 2016 Lafite is... "Blend: 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot What I love about the 2016 Lafite is that the sweetness of the fruit comes through even at this early stage. Sweet, ripe blackberry and cassis pulse through the palate behind the tight construction of... more

"The Anseillan wine is made by the Lafite teams in the Lafite winery and cella... "The Anseillan wine is made by the Lafite teams in the Lafite winery and cellars, and with the same love and passion. Although its production varies from one vintage to the other, its quality is consistent. With its authenticity, the wine of... more

"Beautiful dark color. An aromatic nose that is fresh and pure. Whilst a littl... "Beautiful dark color. An aromatic nose that is fresh and pure. Whilst a little austere, it is rich on the palate yet taught and very elegant. The tannins are soft and supple. A magnificent vintage with an alluring velvetiness accompanied by great... more

"Dominated by red fruit, the nose remains clear, precise and complex. In the m... "Dominated by red fruit, the nose remains clear, precise and complex. In the mouth, the strength and classic style of this wine become apparent. There is fruit, substance, and tannins that are supple and tight at the same time. A candidate for the... more