The grand vin of Château Lafite Rothschild, historically considered as "the first of the Premiers Grands Crus" of Pauillac, needs no introduction. Château Lafite Rothschild 2022 is elegance captured in a bottle.
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General features
General Information
When speaking of an absolutely unique wine like Château Lafite Rothschild 2022, elegance, delicacy, and finesse take on a new dimension. The top red wine and emblem of Château Lafite Rothschild is crafted from a meticulous selection of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and a small contribution of petit verdot grapes. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, come from the estate's best plots, classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé, including its oldest terroir, La Gravière, first planted in 1886.
The wisdom and savoir faire in the winery, for which the estate is renowned, culminated in a 20-month aging process in new French oak barrels from its own cooperage, resulting in a wine, belonging to the A.O.C. Pauillac, that borders on perfection.
A magnificent vineyard of over 100 hectares and the balanced combination of tradition and innovation, in its tireless pursuit of excellence, have made Château Lafite Rothschild one of the most important wineries in the Bordeaux region for several decades. Wines like this Château Lafite Rothschild 2022 only serve to reinforce its well-deserved global prestige.
Tasting notes
In appearance, it shows a deep dark red color.
On the nose, seemingly discreet at first but later reveals a profound and complex aromatic potential. Fresh aromas with delicate notes of cedar and mint, fresh strawberry, violet, almonds, and tobacco, the latter very well integrated with the wood.
Gentle, harmonious, vibrant, powerful, and with a long finish on the palate. It perfectly combines delicacy and concentration.
The winery
Winery
The “first among the Premiers Crus” or “the king’s wine” are just some of the definitions that, throughout its extensive history (the first known reference dates back to 1234), have been used to refer to Château Lafite Rothschild, one of the most important estates in Bordeaux.
The name of the estate, located in the village of Pauillac, in the Haut Médoc, comes from the Gascon term la hite, which means “small hill.” Gombaud de Lafite was the original owner of the château, which, in the 17th century, passed into the hands of the Ségur family, who planted most of the vineyard. Successive members of this lineage were also responsible for perfecting the winemaking techniques applied to the estate and introducing their wines to European nobility, to the extent that the famous Marshal Richelieu considered them as “the king’s wine”, “the famous fountain of youth,” or “a generous and delicious liquor only comparable to the ambrosia of the Gods of Olympus.”
The French Revolution ended the Ségur family’s ownership of the estate. After passing through several hands, in 1868, it was the Rothschild family who finally acquired Lafite, adopting its current name. Since 1974, the winery has been led by Eric de Rothschild. Thanks to his drive, the winery has undergone an interesting renewal. The vineyard, covering 112 hectares, one of the largest in Médoc, planted with cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot, has been strengthened by replanting and restoration efforts, and the facilities were significantly enhanced with the construction of a new avant-garde circular winery designed by the Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill. All these successful initiatives have only served to reinforce the identity and prestige of a brand whose wines are synonymous with excellence.
The name of the estate, located in the village of Pauillac, in the Haut Médoc, comes from the Gascon term la hite, which means “small hill.” Gombaud de Lafite was the original owner of the château, which, in the 17th century, passed into the hands of the Ségur family, who planted most of the vineyard. Successive members of this lineage were also responsible for perfecting the winemaking techniques applied to the estate and introducing their wines to European nobility, to the extent that the famous Marshal Richelieu considered them as “the king’s wine”, “the famous fountain of youth,” or “a generous and delicious liquor only comparable to the ambrosia of the Gods of Olympus.”
The French Revolution ended the Ségur family’s ownership of the estate. After passing through several hands, in 1868, it was the Rothschild family who finally acquired Lafite, adopting its current name. Since 1974, the winery has been led by Eric de Rothschild. Thanks to his drive, the winery has undergone an interesting renewal. The vineyard, covering 112 hectares, one of the largest in Médoc, planted with cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and petit verdot, has been strengthened by replanting and restoration efforts, and the facilities were significantly enhanced with the construction of a new avant-garde circular winery designed by the Catalan architect Ricardo Bofill. All these successful initiatives have only served to reinforce the identity and prestige of a brand whose wines are synonymous with excellence.