Lafite Rothschild Half 2021

Lafite Rothschild Half 2021

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  • Vinous rating 97
  • Robert Parker rating 96
  • Jane Anson rating 96
  • The Wine Independent rating 95
  • Jancis Robinson rating 17
Lafite Rothschild Half 2021
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HED39603

37.5 cl

12.5%
Regular price  £375.00
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Château Lafite Rothschild was one of the four châteaux originally classed as ‘First Growths’ in 1855 and has been owned by the Rothschild dynasty since 1868. This release is the 2021 vintage of its Grand Vin, a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 90% new oak. The wine impresses with its polished and refined character, revealing aromas of perfumed violets, roses, and subtle liquorice. A perfect balance is achieved, with precise layers of black fruit, minerals, and pencil lead seamlessly intertwined. This Bordeaux gem presents itself with a sleek and classy manner, culminating in a firm yet seamless finish. Available here in half-bottles.
97 Vinous
The 2021 Lafite-Rothschild is every bit as exceptional as it was from barrel. The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon comes through loud and clear. All the elements are so well balanced. The 2021 is dark, racy and full of Lafite sensuality, all kicked up by the natural intensity of the year. Dark red/purplish fruit, mint, lavender and rose petal are all on display. It’s not a showy wine, and it will need quite a bit of time to fully reveal its charms. — Antonio Galloni, 27th February 2024
96 Robert Parker
To my palate, the 2021 Lafite Rothschild has emerged as the finest of the Pauillac first growths this year. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark minty berries mingled with notions of iris, licorice and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a velvety attack that segues into an elegantly dense and structured mid-palate that's nicely framed by sweet but abundant tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. — William Kelley, 8th February 2024
96 Jane Anson
One of the wines of the vintage, as it was En Primeur, and delivers grip and character, laced with slate, graceful cool blue and black fruit. Finessed tannins opens to show waves of sage, liqourice root, cloves and forest floor. Almost entirely Cabernet Sauvignon, with the Petit Verdot slice from 100 year old grapes. 34hl/h yield, harvest September 22 to October 8, 90% new oak for ageing. A long-ageing wine within the context of the vintage, and a reminder that this is a wine that takes all kind of weather conditions in its stride. 1st year organic conversion. — Jane Anson, 2nd April 2024
95 The Wine Independent
A blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, the 2021 Lafite Rothschild has a deep garnet-purple color. Notes of ripe blackcurrants, Morello cherries, and fresh redcurrants prance from the glass, followed by perfumed wafts of lilacs, jasmine tea, fallen leaves, and aniseed, with a waft of rose bud tea. The light-bodied palate vibrates with electric black and red berry flavors, matched by the typically super-fine-grained Lafite tannins and a racy backbone, finishing long and fragrant. This is very pretty. — Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 23rd April 2024
17 Jancis Robinson
Tasted blind. Gentle, evolved nose. Lots of charming fruit and no rough edges. Good wine! With a future. Sweet and fun. (JR) — Jancis Robinson, 29th January 2025

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An Iconic First Growth

A highly-coveted First Growth from Pauillac, the estate boasts a fascinating history that can be traced back as far as 1234. Spanning 110 hectares, Château Lafite Rothschild produces a legendary first wine, Lafite Rothschild, showcasing beautiful aromatics and an extraordinary capacity to age; a superb second wine, Carruades de Lafite, and Légende de Pauillac.

Located at the northerly boundary of Pauillac, adjacent to Saint-Estèphe, the Château vineyards are broadly split into two parcels - one which supplies the bulk of the grapes for the Grand Vin and a second parcel that is used to produce Carruades de Lafite. Vineyard plantings are around 70% Cabernet Sauvignon 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

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