2015 Chateau Lafite Rothschild

100 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This is a great vintage from Lafite. The profile is rich in feel, with a seriously firm tannic structure. Solid, complex and with great authority, this Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wine is impressively dense in dark-fruit tones. It will age for many years. Drink from 2027, although that would almost be too soon.

99 POINTS

James Suckling

Lead and graphite are complimented by notes of blueberries and blackberries. Blackcurrants, too. Full-bodied and focused with very round and polished tannins. Elegance with power. Very classic nature for Lafite. Try in 2022.

99 POINTS

James Suckling

Firm and powerful with blackberries, blueberries, currants and wet earth. Full-bodied, yet tight and angular with very pretty fruit and brightness. Really racy and super and set for a long, long life. Better after 2025. Reviewed in Hong Kong Chinese Wine Tasting July 2020.

98 POINTS

James Suckling

Here is a Lafite with lots of muscle and tone. Very tannic and velvety textured. Full body, fresh acidity and a bright finish. Shows a tenderness at the end. Gorgeous.

97 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

The power in this vintage of Lafite is hidden, but it is there in spades and tiptoes up along the palate. Lovely brushed tannins are extremely well placed, discreetly holding the fruit. In many ways this is a truly classic Lafite because it is understated and lyrical. It's a wine that demands you know Lafite to see just how beautifully it will develop, says winemaker Eric Kohler. 40% of overall estate production. 100% new oak. Bottled early June 2017.

96 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Dark ruby, deep colour core with purple reflections and delicate rim brightening. Some nougat in the background, an oak touch, delicate ripe plum, liquorice and tobacco create a multi-faceted bouquet. Substantial, very finessed underlay, black berry fruit, almost silky tannins, salty minerality, pronounced in fruit finish. Seems a bit slimmer in this phase, pleasant delicate sweetness in the finish, great future with certain ageing potential.

95 POINTS

Wine Spectator

Velvet- and silk-textured red currant, raspberry and black cherry compote notes glide through, supported by a perfectly embedded graphite spine, while enticing violet, black tea and alder accents add range through the finish. Very refined and sneakily long. Best from 2025 through 2045. 16,000 cases made.