Château Lafite Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most revered First Growth estates, synonymous with finesse, purity, and extraordinary longevity. With a winemaking heritage stretching back centuries, Lafite remains a benchmark for Pauillac elegance. The 2019 vintage is widely hailed as one of the greatest modern Lafite releases — combining precision, depth, and classical refinement.
Vineyard
Lafite’s vineyard sits on Pauillac’s most celebrated deep gravel croupes with limestone bedrock, offering exceptional drainage and delivering the château’s signature notes of graphite, cedar, and mineral lift. Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon forms the backbone of the grand vin, with meticulous parcel selection ensuring unparalleled purity and structure.
Vintage
2019 is a superb Bordeaux vintage — warm, dry, and consistent, with cool nights preserving freshness and aromatic lift. The result is wines of exceptional balance, concentration, and clarity. For Lafite, 2019 is a standout: powerful yet intensely refined, offering a perfect fusion of richness and classical Pauillac restraint.
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Château Lafite Rothschild opens with layered aromas of cassis, blackberry, graphite, violets, cedar, pencil shavings, and warm earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, effortlessly elegant, and impeccably balanced — concentrated black fruit wrapped in ultra-fine tannins. Mineral tension, floral lift, and vibrant acidity drive a long, chiselled, and aromatic finish. A wine of purity, precision, and superb ageing potential.
Critics’ Acclaim
Universally praised as one of the top Left Bank wines of the vintage
Celebrated for its clarity, finesse, and long-term structure
Considered among the finest Lafite releases of the decade
Technical Information
Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth)
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant
Alcohol: ~13%
Drinking Window: 2030–2085+
A Collectible Gem
The 2019 Château Lafite Rothschild is a modern masterpiece — elegant, pure, and built for decades of evolution. A must-have for collectors seeking one of the finest Lafite vintages of the 21st century.
