and lime cordial

and silky smooth with a subtly sweet and inviting opening that quickly develops into a more structured and elegant direction

framing the generous red and black fruits along with ripe

Of all the von Neipperg wines

Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2022, 75cl Nyhed and lime cordialIn bottle, the 2022 Lafite Rothschild has turned out even better than I anticipated. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, minty blackcurrants, violets and cigar box, it's medium to full bodied, velvety and suave, with a deep, enveloping core of lively fruit, beautifully refined tannins, and a long, perfumed finish. Even at this early stage, it's remarkably integrated and harmonious, and it's certainly the most elegant of the first