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★ Jeb Dunnuck 96 • Wine Spectator 95 • Vinous 97 • James Suckling 99 • Wine Advocate 96

LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1er Grand cru classé Pauillac Bordeaux rouge 2015

Red

€530,00 / 75cl inc. VAT | Limited availability

In 2015, Lafite Rothschild unveiled an expression that is both precise and full of promise. The structure asserts itself with a beautiful freshness, revealing aromas of black cherry and a subtle note of sweet pepper. The texture, already silky, suggests remarkable aging potential.

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Appellation: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 12.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The grand vin 2015 Lafite-Rothschild checks in at 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Merlot, brought up entirely in 100% new oak. Director Eric Kohler (who replaced Charles Chevallier in 2015) told me the vintage saw a touch of dilution but wasn’t a complicated year. The 2015 is an aristocratic, classy example from this estate, offering textbook lead pencil shavings, tobacco, smoked herbs, and graphite, as well as a beautiful core of currant and cassis fruit. It’s the most refined and subtle of the first growths, with medium to full-bodied richness, building tannins, and undeniable class and charm. Give the bottles 4–5 years of age and enjoy over the following 2–3 decades.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Lafite Rothschild stands out in Pauillac as one of the most accomplished expressions of great Bordeaux wine, rooted in a terroir of deep gravel that gives Cabernet Sauvignon rare poise and finesse. Heir to an ancient history, celebrated under the Ségur family before entering the Rothschild orbit, the estate has built an identity where prestige never takes precedence over precision. In the northern Médoc, it cultivates a racy, nuanced style, always driven by freshness, cedar, graphite, and that lingering finish that allows the wine to endure. Under the guidance of the Rothschild family and the teams that watch over the vineyard today, Château Lafite Rothschild continues a highly refined interpretation of its plots and aging process. The "grand vin" remains the beating heart of the property, while Carruades de Lafite offers a more supple and immediate variation without blurring the estate's hierarchy. The silhouette of the château, its anchor in Pauillac, and its reputation as a wine of the court compose a living heritage rather than a mere myth. Château Lafite Rothschild thus remains a major reference for those seeking a Pauillac of great aging potential, serene depth, and lasting elegance.

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