The 2016 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot
which is very different from fluid years like 2016 or 1996
I duften åbner vinen med intense nuancer af mørke bær
but with impressive intensity and an almost ethereal lightness
Château La Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion, 2022, 75cl 3-set The 2016 Lafite Rothschild isThe 2022 La Gaffelire, one of the finest wines Ive encountered at this address, is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Crafted primarily from the prime hillside vineyards beneath Ausone, this wine exudes violet, dark berries, licorice, cherries and smoke, with subtly integrated oak influences. It's medium to full bodied, deep and powerful, with a multidimensional, fleshy core of fruit and youthful yet powdery tannins framed by a tense,