Lafite Rothschild Vintage:2014 I would also observe that

I would also observe that while this seems quite forward

but it has more of a tannic spine and greater overall structure

This is quite densely fruited with floral and freshly turned earth aromas adding interest to the wild and medium-toned red berry fruit

an era in which finesse is just as prized as intensity

Lafite Rothschild Vintage:2014 I would also observe thatThe 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