Château Lafite-Rothschild 2022

The finesse and the balance of a Pauillac red wine

The estate

Château Lafite-Rothschild is the leading Bordeaux Cru Classé in 1855, and reigns over its gravelly soils. The bearer of a long wine-growing tradition dating back to 1620, it has established itself over the centuries as a veritable standard-bearer for the Pauillac appellation on the Left Bank of the Bordeaux region. From the Cardinal de Richelieu to the then President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, the world's great personalities have fallen under the spell of these great wines with their unique soul and unparalleled refinement.

The vineyard

Château Lafite-Rothschild 2022 is a Pauillac wine from a terroir enjoying an exceptional location, with a vineyard divided into three main areas. From the slopes surrounding the château to the Carruades plateau to the west and a plot in the neighbouring commune of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafite-Rothschild oversees vines planted on deep, fine gravel soils with sand on the surface, while the limestone subsoil provides excellent drainage.

Winemaking and ageing

Harvesting took place from 31 August to 24 September. Fermentation lasted 17 to 18 days and presses were used.

Blend

Château Lafite-Rothschild 2022 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (94%), Merlot (5%) and Petit Verdot (1%).