Pavillon du Lac
For generations, the Lafite Rothschild family has been looking at the best ways to capture the singularity of a specific terroir. With its mosaic of terroirs and its most renowned grape varietals, the picturesque hillsides of Bordeaux offer an extraordinary place for wine creation. Observing how nature creates and transforms, has always provided a source of inspiration to fuel the innovative spirit of the family.Today, they take that art to a new level by launching a collection of fine wines in which experience and humility are combined to achieve the perfect balance. Pavillon du Lac is a faithful reflection of the best Bordeaux appellations in the best vintages, with the same elegance and precision in taste that is the signature of DBR Lafite.
The vintage
2022 was a vintage marked by a succession of climatic excesses of varying intensity from April onwards (frost, hail, drought and heatwave). It will be remembered as one of the earliest of the last 20 years. A mild, dry winter led to an early bud-break, flowering was rapid and uniform thanks to perfect weather conditions (hot and dry) and very low pest pressure. Thanks to high water reserves in 2021, the vines were able to withstand the summer heatwaves and drought. Two welcome thunderstorms in August enabled all grape varieties to finish their ripening perfectly. This climatically excessive vintage produced great, balanced and harmonious red wines.
Varietals
Merlot : 85%
Cabernet franc : 15%
Cabernet franc : 15%
Tasting
Beautiful deep garnet-red color.
The elegant, complex nose is dominated by dark berry aromas (blackberry, blueberry) and subtle woody notes (clove, vanilla).
The palate is full and suave. It evolves with present, silky tannins and a fresh, long finish with notes of roasting.
This wine will improve over the next 5 years.
The elegant, complex nose is dominated by dark berry aromas (blackberry, blueberry) and subtle woody notes (clove, vanilla).
The palate is full and suave. It evolves with present, silky tannins and a fresh, long finish with notes of roasting.
This wine will improve over the next 5 years.