Description
2014 Château Lafite Rothschild
is a masterclass in Pauillac refinement, composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. In the glass, it exudes classic Lafite grace—delicate yet commanding—with aromas of graphite, crushed violets, cedar wood, and cassis unfurling slowly, wrapped in a veil of cool minerality. On the palate, it’s poised and precise, with layers of blackcurrant, plum skin, and tobacco leaf gliding over a polished frame of ultra-fine tannins and bright acidity. There’s a latent power beneath the surface, a coiled energy that promises decades of evolution. Aged for 18 to 20 months in 100% new French oak barrels, the 2014 is structured yet already showing signs of charm. Ideal pairings include roast duck, lamb en croûte, or aged Comté cheese. Château Lafite Rothschild, one of Bordeaux’s First Growth icons, continues its legacy of timeless elegance with a wine that whispers rather than shouts, but leaves an unforgettable impression.