Château Lafite-Rothschild 1. Cru classé Pauillac 2021

"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zarte Edelholzwürze, schwarze Waldbeeren, feines Nougat, frische Orangenzesten, attrak- tives Bukett. Komplex, straff, rotbeerig unterlegte reife Kirschfrucht, präsente, sehr feine Tannine, die dem Wein Länge geben, mineralisch, salzig und gut anhaftend, ein toller Speisenbegleiter, geprägt von Frische, verfügt über Entwicklungspotenzial. Hier kann Lafite sein herausragendes Terroir voll zur Geltung bringen."
97/100 Punkte

"A brilliant wine that shares some similarities with the formidable 1996, the 2021 Lafite Rothschild wafts from the glass with inviting aromas of dark berries, cigar box, loamy soil, black truffle and violets. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's rich and concentrated, with beautifully powdery tannins, lively acids and a long, saline finish. Of course, this isn't as dramatic as the 2020 or 2019 out of the gates, but the 2021 is a brilliant success in its own right. What's more, its structure and balance mean that it is likely to prove almost immortal. It's a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot, which is one of the all-time highest percentages of Cabernet Sauvignon chez Lafite."
95-97/100 Punkte

"The 2021 Lafite-Rothschild casts an imposing presence. Black fruit, sage, menthol, licorice and incense give Lafite its dark, almost somber, personality. Cabernet Sauvignon is dialed up, and that very much comes through in the wine's flavor profile and overall feel. The tannins are quite prominent at this stage. In some ways, the 2021 reminds me of the 1996, but with the greater delineation found in today's wines. I can't wait to see how it ages. The 2021 is one of the stars of the Left Bank. Its longevity will ultimately be dictated by storage conditions more than anything having to do with the wine itself." von ANTONIO GALLONI
95-97/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2031-2081

"The 2021 Lafite-Rothschild, which was aged in 90% new oak, has a deep, almost opaque hue. This has quite an arresting bouquet with dense blackberry, sous-bois and pencil box scents, quintessential Lafite aromas with nuanced floral scents surfacing with time. The palate is medium-bodied, though with more weight than you would expect given the growing season. The Cabernet Sauvignon imparts graphite and almost briny elements into the aromatic profile. Sapid and classic in style, head winemaker Eric Kohler suggests that it is a return to the style of Lafite-Rothschild of the nineties in terms of freshness. I concur." von NEAL MARTIN
95-97/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2030-2070

"Das Bouquet von Lafite 2021 verkörpert Pauillac mit seinen Nuancen von Graphit, Zedernholz und dunklen Beeren so gut. Natürlich wird der Cabernet Sauvignon hervorgehoben, der mit 96% in der Assemblage vertreten ist und klassische Nuancen von schwarzen Johannisbeeren offenbart. Am Gaumen verfügt der Wein über präzise, bestens eingebundene Tannine. Sie haben eine feine Körnung und offenbaren sich langsam im Abgang. Ein wie üblich sehr feiner Lafite, der seine Eleganz mehr denn je in den Vordergrund stellt und von der bedingungslosen Unterstützung der Säurestruktur und der präzisen, leistungsfähigen Tannine profitiert."
98-99/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2027-2056

Der 2021er Jahrgang Château Lafite Rothschild wurde aus 96% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot gekeltert.

"Polished and refined with a firm, fine and linear tannin structure. Harmonious. Perfumed violets, roses and subtle licorice. All in balance here, with precise layers of black fruit, minerals and pencil lead. Rather seamless. Firm, yet fine and sleek to the end. Very classy. Fine-velvet texture. 96% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot and 1% petit verdot."
97-98/100 Punkte