2010 Lafite Rothschild Charles Chevallier on Lafite and Other Wines
In 2010, Chateau Lafite Rothschild is pure refined elegance. While not the most powerful First Growth, it’s the most regal in bearing.
In 2010, Chateau Lafite Rothschild is pure refined elegance. While not the most powerful First Growth, it’s the most regal in bearing.
With intense purity, tannins that feel like hand polished silk and a beautiful, pure, long, harmonious rich finish, there is not a hard edge to be found. This opulent wine is a treat for the senses.
Prats thinks 2010 Cos d’Estournel is a perfect definition for what Bordeaux does at its best, blending austerity, power and elegance. While he loves the 2009 for its glamorous style, he considers that a unique vintage for the chateau.
The best food and wine pairings follow this simple rule. Complex wine, simple food. Simple wines, Complex food.
2010 marks the first Pontet Canet vintage the wine is produced from 100% bio dynamic as well as organic. Pontet Canet was certified biodynamic. Organic certification was awarded by Ecocert. The bio dynamic certification comes from biodyvin.
Combining delicacy, power, richness and elegance, which is always difficult to come by, the palate is washed over by waves of intense pure cassis and spicy black plums that fill your mouth and coat your palate. With ripe tannins, purity of fruit and freshness, this is so rich, concentrated and creamy, you can eat it with a spoon.
Aromas of tobacco, cigar ash, stone, blackberry and floral scents pop from the glass with little effort with mouth coating layers of concentrated, dense, ripe, sweet dark berries, powerful tannins and freshness.
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.
If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.