Château Lafite Rothschild 2022

• Grape Variety: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot
• Region: Pauillac AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Classification: Premier Cru Classé (First Growth), Classification of 1855
• Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
• Vintage: 2022
• Alcohol: 13.0%

Colour & Aroma

Deep garnet-purple with remarkable intensity. Elegant aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, blackberry, dark plum, violet, cedar, graphite, cigar box, cocoa, liquorice and delicate mineral notes.

Palate

Elegant, focused and impeccably balanced with silky ultra-fine tannins and vibrant acidity. Layers of cassis, black cherry, blackberry, dark chocolate, cedar and graphite unfold seamlessly into a long, refined and exceptionally persistent finish.

Style

Powerful, elegant, refined, mineral-driven and exceptionally age-worthy.

Food Pairing

Wagyu beef, dry-aged ribeye steak, Beef Wellington, roast rack of lamb, venison, duck with black truffle, and aged Comté, Gruyère or Mimolette cheeses.

Serving Recommendation

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
• Decanting: 2–3 hours before serving

Drinking Window

Best enjoyed from 2032 onward, with ageing potential of 40–60 years or more under ideal cellar conditions.

Awards & Recognition

• Premier Cru Classé (First Growth) – Official Bordeaux Classification of 1855
• Widely regarded as one of the greatest modern vintages of Château Lafite Rothschild, celebrated for its purity, precision and exceptional ageing potential.