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95 Robert Parker
The 2014 Lafite-Rothschild, tasted with head winemaker Eric Kohler, has retained that very opulent and outgoing bouquet that dare I say actually reminded me of Mouton-Rothschild. There are layers of blackberry and boysenberry fruit, still that hint of juniper berry, certainly a more extrovert Lafite-Rothschild compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very focused and quite linear, again with plenty of black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. It begins to clam up towards the saline finish, suggesting that it will need several years in bottle, but I still have high expectations for this First Growth once afforded several years in bottle.
95 Wine Spectator
Reserved for now, but the core of cassis, bitter plum and raspberry coulis flavors is pure and energetic, while extra black tea, iron and singed alder notes fill in steadily through the finish. This has a very focused, streamlined feel overall, yet there's serious depth for the cellar. Best from 2020 through 2035. 16,000 cases made.
18 Rene Gabriel
87 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 % Merlot, 3 % Cabernet Franc. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Dichtes Bouquet, kompakt, viel dunkle Aromen in sich bergend. Er hat aber (zu) wenig Primärfrucht und man muss sich die Aromen aus dem Untergrund fast ausdenken, der Cabernet Sauvignon hat eine ziemlich florale Ausstrahlung. Wo ist da die übliche Lafite-Süsse im Bouquet geblieben? Im Gaumen bilden die Tannine einen Kompromiss! Einerseits etwas die Finessen von Lafite zeigend, andererseits die doch sehr klassische Tanninstruktur vom Jahrgang aufweisend. Im Finale kommt dann die schwarzbeerige Aromatik zum Tragen. Mich erinnert er stark an seinen eigenen 2001er. Den hatte ich zu Beginn ziemlich unterbewertet. Und wenn dem so ist, dann kann er in den nächsten 15 Jahren noch einen Punkt zulegen. Kein Lafite für Ungeduldige. Und auch nicht (mehr) für Spekulanten. This show is definitely over! 18/20 2028 – 2060
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Château Lafite Rothschild
Traditional, elegant, and legendary – are just a few words that can describe the world’s most famous Bordeaux estate, Château Lafite Rothschild. Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild since the 1700s, the First Growth estate has remained the “leader among fine wines,” producing top-quality wines for decades. As one of the largest producers in Pauillac, the estate owns over 100-hectares of vineyards planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and a mere 1% Petit Verdot. Two-thirds of the vineyards form a single plot around the château, while the third parcel intertwines with those of Duhart-Milon. The renowned Médoc winery produces a fragrant and soulful Grand Vin, Château Lafite Rothschild that represents the essential harmony found between man and nature. In the same spirit of distinction, Les Carruades de Lafite Rothschild is produced with a higher content of Merlot, this exceptional wine is much more impressive than an average second label. Both wines benefit from 15 to 20 years of cellaring, to achieve the ultimate unity found between the powerful tannins and the aromas of cedar and cassis fruit.