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Lafite Rothschild 2014

Pauillac, First Growth

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Tasting Notes

The aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth. Try in 2022. Fascinating.

Score: 98

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 13 February 2017

Brooding, subtle aromatics then pure blueberry and cedar in the middle. Hints at the ethereal minerality and crushed berry perfume of Lafite but still rather raw and embryonic at this stage. Dry with a long, stony, cassis finish.

Score: 92 - 96

Albany Vintners, - 24 April 2015

Very backward, with loads of cedar, espresso and juniper out front, while the core of currant and blackberry fruit stays in reserve. Shows ample grip on the finish, but this is fine-grained and exhibits superb cut. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 94 - 97

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2015

The Château Lafite-Rothschild 2014 is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc, picked from 22 September until 10 October with the Petit Verdot, the Cabernet finished two days earlier. The Grand Vin is adorned with surprising richness and opulence on the nose: layers of ripe black plum and juniper, fine definition with even a hint of fig developing with continued aeration. After 5 minutes it turns volte face and becomes much more graphite and cedary - more Pauillac in essence. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, a potent core of black and blue fruit with a bullish (for Lafite) peacock's tail on the finish. Very long in the mouth, this is a Lafite that yearns to compensate for last year and it accomplishes that with some panache.

Score: 94 - 96

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2024-2045 01 April 2015

A rich, powerful wine, the 2014 Lafite-Rothschild boasts superb depth, nuance and class. Hints of plum, cinnamon, wild flowers and exotic spices are woven throughout, but the flavors remain quite primary. The delicate, brilliant finish points to a bright future for a Lafite that should start to drink well with minimal cellaring. The blend is 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc. In 2014, the Grand Vin accounts for 38% of the production.

Score: 92 - 95

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2015