{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-2022-pauillac","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild 2022 — Premier Grand Cru Classé, Pauillac","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Updated to Lafite Crimson: #800000 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #800000; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #2d0a0a; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #c5a059; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box with Deep Bordeaux to Black Gradient *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a0505 0%, #000 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #3d0a0a; border-left: 4px solid #800000; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #3d0a0a; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling - Keys in Muted Parchment *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #b3a38b; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n  \u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 LINEAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2022\u003c\/span\u003e is the \"first among the firsts\" of the original 1855 Bordeaux Classification. This vintage represents a technical triumph under Chairperson Saskia de Rothschild, characterized by the earliest harvest start since 1893 and a record-shattering 17.5% press wine in the final blend. It is a profound expression of vine adaptation in Pauillac’s most storied terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE 2022 DISTINCTION) --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe 2022 vintage is defined by an extreme 94% Cabernet Sauvignon majority, matured in 100% new French oak, resulting in a wine of unprecedented precision and structural power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines benefited from the hot 2018-2021 cycle, allowing for a 13.6% ABV that remains perfectly balanced by Lafite’s signature cool acidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple 100 Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded perfect scores from James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Advocate, placing it in the elite tier of modern First Growths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePress Wine Record:\u003c\/strong\u003e The inclusion of 17.5% press wine—the highest in estate history—provides a backbone of intensity comparable to the legendary 1986.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graphite, tobacco, and pencil shavings. Initially reticent, it gradually unfolds with secondary notes of violets, cigar box, and orange peel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-boned and symmetrical. Black currant and crushed stone entry transition into cool blue fruits, flint, and liquorice through the mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and saline. A multi-minute persistence of mineralité that producers directly compare to the great 1986 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n    \u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eThe Peerage\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eLafite 2022 stands as the peak of the 2018-2022 \"Golden Cycle.\" Within Pauillac, its fine-boned tannic structure distinguishes it from the more muscular Latour and the exuberant Mouton Rothschild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #b3a38b; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"Arguably the most complete Lafite produced in the 21st century.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremier Grand Cru Classé (1855)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 1% Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100% New French Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.6% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTES --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Lafite is a \"triple perfect\" vintage, a designation earned more often by Lafite than any other Pauillac First Growth. Given the historic nature of the press wine blend and the extreme Cabernet dominance, this bottle is a foundational asset for any blue-chip Bordeaux collection. Every bottle offered is verified for original label integrity and stored at ideal cellar temperature. Original Wood Cases (OWC) are prioritized for multi-bottle acquisitions. This is a mandatory target for those tracking the high-water marks of the Rothschild legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eBuilt for the cellar; optimal drinking begins from 2032 through 2070+. If enjoying early, a \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 hour decant\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to unlock the reticent tobacco and graphite layers. Serve at 60–64°F in a large Bordeaux glass. Pairs peerlessly with aged ribeye, roasted lamb, or truffle-driven preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 2022\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Lafite_2022.jpg\", \n  \"description\": \"Château Lafite Rothschild 2022: A perfect 100-pt First Growth Pauillac. Features graphite and cedar. 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