2022 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 6 bottles case

The 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild is a magnificent release from one of Bordeaux’s most legendary First Growth estates, a name that has symbolised prestige and refinement since the 17th century. Admired by kings and poets alike, Lafite’s reputation was sealed in the 1855 Classification as a Premier Cru Classé, and its wines remain among the most sought-after in the world. With 112 hectares of gravelly slopes over limestone, the estate’s vineyards produce wines of unmistakable purity, finesse, and longevity.

The 2022 vintage reflects the exceptional conditions of a warm, dry season that yielded small, concentrated berries. The final blend is composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, vinified parcel by parcel with absolute precision before ageing in new French oak barrels. The result is a wine that captures both the power of the year and the timeless elegance of Lafite.

In the glass, it reveals a deep ruby-purple hue and a captivating bouquet of cassis, blackberry, and plum, enhanced by floral notes of violet and lilac. Subtle secondary and tertiary layers of cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, pencil shavings, and crushed stone lend depth and sophistication. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet remarkably refined, with polished tannins, crystalline freshness, and a finish of extraordinary length and mineral definition.

Critics have hailed the 2022 Château Lafite Rothschild as one of the great wines of the vintage, praising its precision, harmony, and monumental ageing potential. A true icon of Pauillac, it promises to reward patient cellaring for half a century or more, standing as a timeless benchmark of First Growth excellence.