finishing with incredible length and poise

elegant finish that testifies to the wine's excellent development over time

it's downright sexy

which together create a fresh

Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2024, 150cl 12-set finishing with incredible length andThe finest of the first growths this year appears to be the 2023 Lafite Rothschild, a terrific effort that unwinds in the glass with deep and incipiently complex aromas of cassis, pencil shavings, lilac and violets mingled with hints of cigar wrapper and mint. Medium to full bodied, layered and concentrated, it's vibrant and refined, with a deep core of fruit, plenty of sweet structuring tannin and a compelling marriage between energy and plenitude.