Chateau Lafite Rothschild • Pauillac, France
Château Lafite Rothschild, the grand vin of this historic Pauillac first growth, is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon b…Château Lafite Rothschild, the grand vin of this historic Pauillac first growth, is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend from old vines rooted in deep gravel over limestone on the château’s slopes, the Carruades plateau, and parcels in…Learn More »
$550
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
98
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2023 is a poised, finely etched Pauillac, opening slowly from its reserved nose into layers of dark currant, plum and blackberry woven with graphite, pencil shavings, tobacco leaf and crushed violets. The medium‑to‑full bodied palate is pure and cool‑toned, with a seamless, almost weightless texture, ultra-fine tannins and a long, sapid finish that marries mineral freshness with lingering notes of cedar and subtle mocha. It’s an ultra-classic, quietly powerful Lafite built more on precision and refinement than sheer opulence.
Roast rack of lamb with rosemary; dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; venison loin with blackberry jus; roast pigeon with lentils; truffled beef Wellington; aged Comté or Ossau-Iraty
Château Lafite Rothschild, the grand vin of this historic Pauillac first growth, is a predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon blend from old vines rooted in deep gravel over limestone on the château’s slopes, the Carruades plateau, and parcels in Saint-Estèphe. Renowned for its refined, cedar-tinged bouquet and a balance of power, finesse, and longevity, it is widely regarded as one of Bordeaux’s most elegant and collectible wines.