Bordeaux 2019 Brochure

79. Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac (L)

“One of the greatest wines produced in Bordeaux this year is the 2019 Lafite Rothschild, an impeccably balanced classic of immense charm and grace. Wafting from the glass with arresting aromas of cassis, blackberries and cherries mingled with violets, cigar box and warm spices, it's medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, its velvety attack segueing into a layered, concentrated mid-palate framed by exquisitely powdery tannins and ripe acids, and concluding with a long, perfumed finish. This rivals the 2010 and 2016 as the greatest Lafite of the decade, and of those three vintages, it's clearly the most sensual and demonstrative out of the gates. The blend contains fully 94% Cabernet Sauvignon and attained a modest 13.4% alcohol. Drink Date: 2029 - 2065.” 100 pts, Wine Advocate 392410 6 bottle limit $1,600 80. Château Lafleur-Gazin, Pomerol “Lovely blackberry, milk chocolate powder and black truffle on the nose. Full-bodied with firm and fine, chewy tannins that are polished and long. Persistent on the finish. This needs until at least 2027 to show you its seriousness.” 96 pts, James Suckling 39870 $85 81. Château Lafon-Rochet, St-Estèphe (L) “Brilliant stuff, the 2019 Château Lafon-Rochet shows the best of the vintage with its pure, precise, elegant, yet at the same time concentrated style. Showing lots of ripe currant, plum, tobacco, Asian spice, and cedar pencil aromatics, it's medium to full- bodied, has nicely integrated acidity, and just seamless tannins. It's beautifully done and well worth seeking out. It's going to evolve

for 20-25+ years.” 95 pts, Jeb Dunnuck 69983, 392729

6 bottle limit

$110

Some products may not be available on release day. Please check the website for details.

2019 BORDEAUX

33

Powered by