Red wine
Château Lafite Rothschild 2018
Pristine balance and opulence, at 13.3% it’s defying the high alcohol of the vintage. Cool graphite nose. Impressive density on the palate with freshness, pencil lead and suave finesse, yet also satin tannins with a grippy Pauillac edge. A great wine in the making, with 91% Cabernet Sauvignon. Experienced tasters who actually know the 1959 are making favourable comparisons.
Score: 98-100
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (91%), Merlot (8.5%), Petit Verdot (0.5%)
Alcohol
13.3%
Bottle size
75cl
Origin
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Médoc & Haut Médoc
Area
Pauillac AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Bordeaux En Primeur 2018
Type of Tasting
Tasting report
Blind
No
Tasted by
Panos Kakaviatos
