The 2010 Chateau Lafite Rothschild is a legendary First Growth Pauillac boasting a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Crafted from 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot, it delivers dark fruits, pencil lead, and structured tannins.
The 2010 vintage from Bordeaux is celebrated for its climatic generosity, which allowed the grapes to reach an extraordinary level of ripeness and balance. While the wine was highly tannic and structured in its youth, it has evolved into a sumptuous and elegant expression of the left bank.
Key details
- Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot
- Ratings: 100 points (Robert Parker, Falstaff), 99 points (James Suckling), 97 points (Wine Spectator)
- Tasting Profile: Dark fruits, cedar, violets, and vanilla. Full-bodied and authoritative, yet dances with a remarkably refined finish.
- Flavor profile: Full-bodied and rich, with complex aromas of blackcurrant, white chocolate, cedarwood, violet, and graphite. The tannins are mature and the structure is excellent.
- Drinking window: Experts assess this vintage as now at its peak drinking window, perfectly positioned to extend beyond 2026 to 2055.
