Château Lafite Rothschild 1er Cru Classé, Pauillac, 2018, 75clThe 2018 Lafite Rothschild is blended of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8. 5% Merlot and 0. 5% Petit Verdot and has 13. 3% alcohol. Deep purple black in color, it needs a fair bit of swirling to unlock intoxicating scents of blackcurrant cordial, baked plums and black cherry compote with an undercurrent of dark chocolate, licorice, cast iron pan, cedar chest and fertile loam, plus a waft of pencil lead. The delicately crafted, medium bodied palate is