| Brand | Chateau Lafite |
| Appellation | Bordeaux, France |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Oak Treatment | French Oak |
| Aging | 18 to 20 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 97% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot |
Product details
This is delicious, a real take-a-step-back moment. There’s a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon here, complex and layered with cassis and bilberry notes that tease the attack before being filled out with charcoal, slate, cedar, and even truffle hints, even at this early stage. The finish just doesn’t want to quit. It’s effortless but questioning, and most importantly it feels like a Lafite – for me this is a contender for red wine of the vintage. Less intense than 2016, but still just beautiful. 40hl/ha yield, unaffected by frost, or maybe just one tiny corner. 99% new oak.
