| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XNE 2950 |
CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1er Cru Classe 2022 | Pauillac | 1 BOTTLE | AU$1950-2000 | AUD $ 1779 | |
| XNE 2951 |
CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1er Cru Classe 2022 | Pauillac | 1 BOTTLE | AU$1950-2000 | AUD $ 1779 |
Robert Parker Score: 100 points
Reviewer: William Kelley — Issue 266 End of April 20236 Mar 2025
Drink 2030–2065
In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first growths this year, reminding me of a modern-day version of Lafite's magical 1953.
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
