Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2005

Bewertungen

• 20/20

  Weinwisser
  "Leuchtendes Granat mit schöner, satter Tiefe, noch lila Reflexe am Rand. Royales Bouquet, delikat, vielschichtig, hochreifer, parfümierter Cabernet, Cassisnoten, Heidelbeeren, blühender Brombeerstrauch, ein Hauch Vanillin und Karamell füllt das Nasenbild an. Im Gaumen eine zarte Versuchung, wahrhaft seidige Tannine, Finessen, gebündeltes Finale. Selten habe ich von einem viel zu jungen Bordeaux einen derartigreuelosen grossen Schluck genommen. Bewegendes Jugendsünde-Erlebnis!"

• 99/100

  Decanter
  "A wine worthy of superlatives, the 2005 Lafite showed incredible concentration yet a superb balance. The lovely blackcurrant and plum fruit shows a fragrant floral edge, hints of oak spice, and a firm, earthy underpinning. The texture is superbly elegant, with a lovely freshness and a lilting, silky finish, yet it does not lack a tannic grip, and the finish is satisfyingly long. Near perfection. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot with just a drop of Petit Verdot, aged in new casks."

• 99/100

  Wine Enthusiast
  "This wine is initially dense, almost thick enough to be cut with a knife. But then it becomes apparent that this is beautifully integrated and balanced, bringing together power, with the hallmark Lafite style and poise. In the end, you have a wine that promises an impressive aging potential along with delicious black currant fruits, acidity and a layer of striking tannins. Imported by Domaines Barons de Rothschild and multiple U.S. importers."

• 98/100

  Jane Anson
  "Effortless, balanced, fine elongated tannins, mouthwatering and moreish. Walking the tightrope of concentration and uplift, as Lafite does so well, and is a wonderful example of this vintage, still with decades ahead of it, delivering cassis, slate, mint leaf, sea spray, crayon and joy. 100% new oak Ignace-Joseph Vanlerberghe 1855, Baron Joseph 1868, scales on the bottle. Charles Chevallier technical director for this 2005 vintage, in the last year with Emile Peynaud as consultant. 43hl/h yield."

• 98/100

  Falstaff
  "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. In der Nase etwas verhaltene Röstaromen, zart nach Zwetschgenröster, einladendes Beerenkonfit, Orangenzesten, feine tabakige Nuancen, rauchige, zedrige Würze. Am Gaumen dunkle Beerenfrucht, Kirschen, präsente Tannine, die gut eingebunden, zugleich aber auch noch fordernd sind, im Moment etwas verschlossen, süße Röstaromen, angenehme Frische, Zukunftspotenzial, großer, vielschichtiger Wein."

• 98/100

  The Wine Cellar Insider
  "Youthful, classically styled, full-bodied, fresh, bright, crisp, chewy, and tannic, the red fruits offer purity, vibrance, and length, along with lead pencil, flowers, spice, cigar box, thyme, and oceanic characteristics. Still in its infancy, the wine needs time to soften, open, and expand, so if you are lucky enough to have a bottle, patience is a virtue here. Drink from 2030-2065."

• 98/100

  Wine Spectator
  "Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral. The finish is long, with a coffee, almost meaty, aftertaste. Very beautiful and balanced."

• 97/100

  Jeb Dunnuck
  "The 2005 Château Lafite-Rothschild is a beauty, and it has that quintessential power paired with incredible elegance and complexity that this Château does so well. Based on 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, it has perfumed notes of red and black fruits, freshly sharpened pencils, saddle leather, graphite, and spice. These all carry to a medium to full-bodied 2005 that has a layered, balanced mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It stays relatively focused and tight on the palate, and benefits from air. Drink bottles any time over the coming 20-30 years."