Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2020

An exceptional Pauillac with aromas of cassis, graphite, cedar, tobacco, crushed stone, and delicate spice. Remarkable precision and fine-grained tannins frame concentrated Cabernet fruit, delivering extraordinary elegance, freshness, complexity, and a remarkably persistent, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with roast lamb, beef tenderloin, venison, duck breast, grilled ribeye, truffle dishes, aged Comte, or wild mushrooms.

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Château Lafite Rothschild is an ultra-classic expression, composed of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Ripe black currants, smoked tobacco, freshly sharpened pencil, graphite and subtle spice emerge from a tightly layered bouquet. Deep and concentrated yet flawlessly balanced, it offers extraordinary mid-palate depth, perfectly formed tannins and a remarkably persistent finish. Refined, elegant and built for extraordinary longevity. Best from 2038 onward.

100 Points - James Suckling

Extraordinary aromas of tobacco, crushed stone, cigar box, currants, tar and lead pencil are joined by spice, iron and dried ginger. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and compact, the palate combines remarkable complexity and energy with an unusual marriage of delicacy and strength. Orange peel adds further nuance to this contemplative, classically styled Lafite. A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Best from 2030 onward.

100 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Magnificently structured and concentrated, the 2020 Lafite Rothschild combines dense black fruit with formidable underlying power. Despite its depth and structure, it retains the unmistakable elegance and refinement associated with the estate. Built for exceptional longevity, this is a profound expression with decades of development ahead. Best from 2028 onward.

97 Points - Decanter

With 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, this remarkably refined Lafite combines gentle richness with tannins that steadily build and tighten across the palate. Cassis, earth, crushed stone and graphite unfold within a kaleidoscope of aromas and flavors, all carried by a velvety texture. Restrained, precise and exceptionally composed, its increasing structure through the finish signals considerable aging potential. 

97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2020 Lafite Rothschild opens with cassis, black truffle, pencil shavings and violets. Full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it moves from a broad attack into a generous core of fruit framed by supple, melting tannins. Seamless and complete, it displays greater richness and depth than the preceding vintage while preserving impressive balance. A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Best from 2027 onward.