The colour is deep ruby. On the nose at first muted. After some time, white chocolate, cheddar, mocha, charcoal. In the mouth gripping, but elegant tannins. This wine has a very solid structure and (hopefully) a great potential, but needs a lot more time cellaring before being able to express its full personality. Despite its youth, this wine presents a very harmonious character. The aftertaste is long.
The 2010 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot. Drinking it at this stage is a sin. A sin I don’t mind tough. I see it as a learning experience. I have another bottle in my cellar and I will not consider opening it before my sixtieth birthday in 2033.
In 2022 I drunk the following vintages of Chateau Lafite Rothschild: 1982, 1986, 1989, 2000, 2009, 2010.
My preference clearly goes to the iconic 1982 vintage. The best bottle of wine I ever drunk in my life!
With the exception of 1986, which was probably a not so well-kept bottle, all vintages were outstanding wines, although each one a very peculiar tasting experience.
For 2000 (93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot) and 2009 (82.5 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 17 % Merlot, 0.5 % Petit Verdot) I didn’t write a post. 2000 is earthy in character, 2009 fruity. 2009 is very inviting. 2000 stands out for its elegance.
This bottle sells at AVU for 970 CHF.
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Type: Red
Vintage: 2010
Producer: Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Price range: Luxury (>100 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5