2014 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac Bordeaux bodeaux blanc 33% Tocai Friulano

33% Tocai Friulano

Melka truly creates a unique and different expression of Sauvignon Blanc

plenty of density and mid-palate oomph

designed for immediate enjoyment with the capability to age gracefully and be savored for years to come

the Trailside Vineyard captures the heart of the Rutherford terroir

2014 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac Bordeaux bodeaux blanc 33% Tocai FriulanoThe 2014 Lafite Rothschild, tasted with head winemaker Eric Kohler, has retained that very opulent and outgoing bouquet that dare I say actually reminded me of Mouton Rothschild. There are layers of blackberry and boysenberry fruit, still that hint of juniper berry, certainly a more extrovert Lafite Rothschild compared to recent vintages. The palate is medium bodied with crisp tannin, very focused and quite linear, again with plenty of black fruit