Lafite Rothschild 2004

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2004 is a wine of great elegance and balance. The wine's deep color is a testament to its richness and concentration. On the nose, the wine starts off slightly closed before slowly opening up to reveal notes of fruit and subtle roastiness. On the palate, the wine has a generous attack followed by a full-bodied balance with richness and complexity. The tannins are well-integrated, and the wine finishes very long, smooth, and silky. Overall, this is a refined and elegant vintage that can be enjoyed now or cellared for further aging.

Robert Parker - 95 Points

"The 2004 Lafite-Rothschild appears to be another late-bloomer in the sense that this 12-year-old bottle is the best I have tasted, implying an upward swing in quality. It has a wondrous bouquet, very sensual and pure with blackberry, graphite and cedar - all the hallmarks of Pauillac, delivered with great panache. It is more opulent than I recall. The palate is medium-bodied with silky tannins, pitch-perfect acidity and a beautiful structure. There is a regal sense to this Lafite, understated compared to the other First Growths and yet the persistence on the finish deserves a round of applause, especially in the context of the vintage. This is superb and could possibly turn out to be the pick of the Firsts. Tasted September 2016."

Antonio Galloni - 93 Points

"Medium ruby-red. Scented nose offers plum, mocha, licorice, graphite, flowers and tobacco. Suave, silky and fine-grained, with lovely inner-mouth aromatic character and energy. Perfumed flavors of redcurrant, minerals and cedar. Finishes very long and firm, with terrific grip for this mostly gentle vintage."