{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2014","title":"Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe nose is closed at first, then the fruit is expressed, with a slightly dominant woodiness. On the palate, the texture is tight and dense. Then the heart of the wine comes through, with solid, compact balance. Very dense finish, and yet the tannins are \"almost light and airy\"! Great length with long, lingering flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a major wine. It has enormous tension, structure and a core of dark tannins. Amid all this, the wine is also packed with fruit and concentrated blackberry and black-plum flavors. It will age slowly and steadily with its enormous structure and concentration. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2014 Lafite-Rothschild, tasted with head winemaker Eric Kohler, has retained that very opulent and outgoing bouquet that dare I say actually reminded me of Mouton-Rothschild. There are layers of blackberry and boysenberry fruit, still that hint of juniper berry, certainly a more extrovert Lafite-Rothschild compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very focused and quite linear, again with plenty of black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReserved for now, but the core of cassis, bitter plum and raspberry coulis flavors is pure and energetic, while extra black tea, iron and singed alder notes fill in steadily through the finish. This has a very focused, streamlined feel overall, yet there’s serious depth for the cellar. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLovely floral nose and almost understated compared to Mouton -? just a line of clarity and fruit purity that doesn't need description. Fine tannins and that wild violet lift over a firm textured depth of fruit, all in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"301041 - Select Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347316191444,"sku":"885190","price":2128.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7645\/6404\/files\/LafiteRoth_2f26c1d1-5fe9-4a7d-8a5e-77420d159394.jpg?v=1784766616","url":"https:\/\/borderlinebottles.ca\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-2014","provider":"Borderline Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}