Lafite Rothschild other_regions but it feels plush—despite being

but it feels plush—despite being only medium-bodied

A subtle touch of wood spice frames bright

Best from 2020 through 2030

mocha and black cherry

even tannins and lingering florality

Lafite Rothschild other_regions but it feels plush—despite beingThe wine seems fully mature, more so than the '89 (or the '82, tasted recently, but not for this vertical). The aromas were savoury roast meat, black plum, fig, and prune touched with smoke, coffee, and truffle. The texture was dense and extraordinarily tannic. The finish was long, and there was a touch of soy sauce right at the end. The 1986 vintage featured a dry spring followed by a hot summer, but there were small, sporadic rain showers that meant