Château Lafite Rothschild, 1er Grand Cru Classé
Château Lafite Rothschild is een verleidelijke en elegante wijn, met een medium body en een fantastische concentratie. In de neus veel zwarte bessen, pruimen en potloodslijpsel. De tannines zijn zacht en het houtgebruik mooi geïntegreerd. De wijn is nu op dronk, maar kan ook nog enkele jaren blijven liggen.
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Wijnhuis "Château Lafite Rothschild"
Wie Château Lafite van de weg af ziet, zal weinig verschil kunnen ontdekken tussen het huidige kasteeltje en dat op de oude gravure van het sobere, stijlvolle etiket. Het bouwwerk oogt nog hetzelfde als 100 jaar terug. In 1975 nam baron Eric de Rothschild de leiding over van zijn oom Elie. Op geniale wijze hebben natuur en mens een compositie gecreëerd met dezelfde verfijnde rijkdom als een pianoconcert van Mozart.
Details
| Type wijn: | Rode Wijn |
|---|---|
| Formaat: | Fles (75 cl) |
| Land: | Frankrijk |
| Druivensoort met percentage: | Cabernet Franc 3%, Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Merlot 25%, Petit Verdot 2% |
| Regio: | Bordeaux |
| Smaak: | Zwart Fruit en Rijk |
| Jaargang: | 2014 |
| Alcohol: | 12,5 |
| Drinkbaar vanaf: | 2019 |
| Houdbaar t/m: | 2040 |
| Oogst: | Handmatig |
Scores
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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.
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Vinous
The 2014 Lafite-Rothschild has an incredibly fruit-driven bouquet with layers of black cherries, cassis, raspberry preserve and menthol aromas all beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a sweet core of intense red berry fruit laced with white pepper, sage and a hint of fennel. The balance here is exquisite and the manner in which it fans out on the final third is just glorious. You could actually broach this now, it is so drinkable, but it has the substance to suggest long-term ageing. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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James Suckling
The aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth. Try in 2022. Fascinating.
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Decanter
Fragrant and deeply herbal, a mixture of fresh and savoury. Clean and clear, immediately quite zingy with acidity to the fore and while this doesn't get any weightier, and is definitely not plush, it continues the same initial flavour from start to a long finish. Keeps direction and definition, finessed and so well delivered. Balanced and harmonious, it's not shouting as Lafite never does, but this maintains a well proportioned expression and you feel like you could drink this now as well as age it further – it's almost timeless in that aspect. Slightly grainy, mineral-edged tannins on the finish. Structured despite being quite light. I love it.
