2010 Carruades de Lafite, Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac, Bordeaux | Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend

Lafite’s second wine outshines many Grand Vins in this legendary vintage. The 2010 is a powerhouse wrapped in silk—think blackcurrant confit, cedar chest, and a flicker of graphite, with tannins so polished they gleam (JS 95pts, WA 93pts). While already dazzling now (decant 1-2 hours for roast duck), its muscular Pauillac structure promises 20+ years of evolution. A rare second wine that’s both a collector’s trophy and a hedonist’s delight.