Château Lafite Rothschild 2015/2017/2021/2022/2023

Château Lafite Rothschild 2022 is a prestigious red from the Pauillac appellation in Bordeaux, classified Premier Grand Cru Classé. Critics describe this vintage as monumental, combining classic elegance with surprising power and ageing potential of 50 years or more.

The Wine Advocate
RP 100

Reviewed by: William Kelley

In bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. The glass offers aromas of sweet red berries, minty cassis, violets and cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and elegant, with a deep, enveloping core of vibrant fruit, beautifully refined tannins and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, certainly the most elegant of this year's first growths, reminding me of a modern version of the magical 1953 Lafite.

Published: 6 March 2025

The Wine Advocate
RP 96

Reviewed by: William Kelley

Bottled a little earlier than usual because of extensive building works at the estate, the 2023 Lafite Rothschild offers aromas of cassis and plums with notes of pencil shavings, spice and a subtle hint of fresh leather. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, it's rich and still very youthful in structure, with soft, fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a savoury, persistent finish.

Published: 9 April 2026.

James Suckling gave 98 points to Château Lafite Rothschild 2023, describing it as elegant and medium-bodied with ultra-fine tannins. His note highlights a complex aromatic profile of red fruit, orange peel and graphite, with a "light" texture and seductive finish.

Château Lafite Rothschild 2023 was widely acclaimed by international critics, standing out as one of the highlights of the 2023 vintage.

Top Critics' Scores (Barrel and Bottle)

BWW (Best Wine of the World) Finalist: Listed as a finalist in the BWW 2025 awards.

Decanter (Georgie Hindle): 98–100/100 points. The magazine pointed to it as a potentially perfect wine and a strong candidate for "Wine of the Vintage".

Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): 98–100/100 points. She said this wine "will delight anyone lucky enough to own it".

James Suckling: 98/100 points. Highlighted the magnetic purity of its Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Wine Independent (Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW): 97–99/100 points. Rated it an extraordinarily cerebral wine, perfectly executed by the estate's technical team.

Alexandre Ma: 98–99/100 points.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (William Kelley): 96/100 points (latest bottle review), praising its core of pure fruit and a classicism recalling historic vintages such as 2016.