The 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild is a “monumental” First Growth that has achieved multiple perfect scores from top critics. Despite a challenging growing season marked by extreme heat and drought, the 2022 vintage is noted for maintaining the estate’s signature elegance and poise while delivering “off-the-charts” richness and concentration.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Intense and complex, featuring aromas of crème de cassis, blackcurrant, violets, and freshly sharpened lead pencils, with subtle hints of tobacco and cedar.
- Palate: Full-bodied but “weightless” in its delivery. It is described as velvety and suave, with a multi-dimensional mouthfeel and “finely-boned” or silky tannins.
- Finish: Exceptionally long and precise, often described as having a saline minerality and a “perfumed” lingering aftertaste
