Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe 2014
The 2014 Chateau Lafite Rothschild is a classic Pauillac, 1er Grand Cru Classe that displays an impressive harmony between rich fruit and subtle mineral tones. This vintage is marked by a refined elegance and complexity, with notes of cassis, graphite, and cedar intermingling on the palate. A true expression of the Lafite style, this wine is a must-have for any serious Bordeaux lover.
Neal Martin
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.
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) -
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. - Reviewed by Neal Martin
