Lafite Rothschild 2018 750ml

Château Lafite Rothschild's 2018 ranks among the most acclaimed modern vintages from the Pauillac first growth. A wet spring gave way to a hot, dry summer, producing ripe, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon of great depth. The Wine Independent and Wine Enthusiast both awarded 100 points, James Suckling 99, and Decanter, Jane Anson, Jeb Dunnuck and Vinous 98. Expect baked plum, boysenberry and crème de cassis with menthol, Indian spice and smoked meat, carried by a medium- to full-bodied palate of velvety tannins and a long, energetic finish. Wine Enthusiast called it "an immensely structured wine" and advised waiting until 2029 before opening. Patient collectors will be rewarded for decades.