Chateau Lafite RothschildCritical acclaim: "98 points. "Polished and refined with a firm, fine and linear tannin structure. Harmonious. Perfumed violets, roses and subtle licorice. All in balance here, with precise layers of black fruit, minerals and pencil lead. Rather seamless. Firm, yet fine and sleek to the end. Very classy. Fine velvet texture. 96% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot and 1% petit verdot." James Suckling "97 points. "Surely a contender for wine of the vintage,

The fruit feels suspended in air

The palate stays light on its feet

and tart cherry

The palate is nimble and bright: tart cranberry and red cherry juice undercut by a whisper of citrus pith and flint

was having trouble sleeping on board his boat

dried mint

is the mark of something truly timeless

Polished and creamy with a core of ripe fruit that evolves to herbs

Mediterranean herbs and that faint earthy perfume that makes Sangiovese such a natural food wine

Much of that is attributed to Lulu

By and large

mountain light and a new beginning rooted firmly in old soil