CH.LAFITE ROTHSCHILD PAUILLAC 2010 375ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Château Lafite Rothschild has been owned by the Rothschild family since 1868, when Baron James de Rothschild purchased it. Today, it’s managed by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR) under Saskia de Rothschild, with Technical Director Eric Kohler overseeing production since 2016. Lafite is celebrated for its refined, aristocratic style, often described as the most elegant of the First Growths. It’s a benchmark for Pauillac, blending power with subtlety, and commands some of the highest prices in the wine world. The 2010 growing season in Bordeaux was near-perfect for the Left Bank. A cool, dry spring led to even flowering, followed by a warm, sunny summer with well-timed rainfall. The 2010 Château Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, with no Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot included this year. The high Cabernet proportion reflects the vintage’s strength and Lafite’s Cabernet-driven style.

TASTING NOTE:

The 2010 Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac is a monumental wine, blending power and finesse in a way that exemplifies why Lafite is a First Growth legend. It’s a treasure for drinking in decades to come or holding as an investment. Deep, opaque ruby-purple. Intense and complex, with blackberry, cassis, and graphite, layered with violets, spice (cedar, tobacco), and subtle mineral notes. Hints of licorice and earth emerge with air. Full-bodied yet refined, with dense, velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and concentrated fruit. It offers a core of black fruit, graphite, and spice, unfolding with a seamless texture and a long, powerful finish marked by minerality and precision. Critics note its “ethereal” quality and “perfect balance.” Built for the long haul, it’s still in its youth but will peak around 2030–2040, potentially lasting through 2050–2060 in optimal conditions.