Château Lafite Rothschild 2017 – Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers power, deepness, a fine freshness, a beautiful grain, harmony as well as a beautiful finesse. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of strawberry, fresh/red cherry associated with fine touches of graphite, grey pepper as well as very discreet hints of flowers, nutmeg and mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, elegant, very finely tight, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame, precision, delicacy, a beautiful harmony, liveliness as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. On the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy red cherry, fleshy blackberry and small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with fine touches of fleshy plum as well as fine hints of liquorice, graphite, Cuben pepper, chocolate and a very discreet hint of sweet spices/vanilla. A beautiful chew on the finish. A good length and persistence.