2016 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

2016 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

One of the truly great Lafites. Crushed rocks, gravelly intensity with just a hint of cured meat. Brightness and tension and so complete. A finely formed, firm tannin architecture coats the fruit which is both supple and firm. Very very long lived, this is one of the most impressive wines of the vintage.

Critic score
100/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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4 available
£3,180.00
Bottle
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24 available
£530.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Ready 2026 - 2055info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Even stronger and more toned than the excellent 2015, this Lafite shows incredible power yet also finesse. Full-bodied, superfine and chewy wine. Muscular yet agile. Goes on for minutes. Stunning. Perhaps the greatest Lafite since the legendary 1959?

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (April 2017)
100/100

Very rich, dense dark crimson. Not much nose, just a vague impression of quality lurking beneath the super-subtle aroma. Round texture, tannins are in a very low register indeed. Then I'd love to see just a little bit more energy. Round and it may all get together. A really rather delicate Lafite. Nothing in excess; it's true and very classic claret - very Lafite - but arguably just a little muted.

Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com (April 2017)
18/20

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