2019 Anseillan by Chateau Lafite Rothschild

The 2019 Anseillan is even more compelling than the 2018, with more freshness and precision. This is a true, ageable Bordeaux that has its best years ahead of it. Rich, intense and expressive nose, very characteristic of the vintage with its ripe and fresh notes. On the palate, the wine continues along the same lines: its attack is dense while remaining lively, it is powerful while being light. Already melted, the tannins are present and stretch the palate with length.

From the winery: From the windows of Château Lafite Rothschild, Anseillan can be seen on the eastern horizon, at the top of a gravel ridge, and on the edge of marshes, forests, and meadows where cows graze. The Anseillan wine is made by the Lafite teams in the Lafite winery and cellars, and with the same love and passion. Although its production varies from one vintage to the other, its quality is consistent. Beautiful colour, very young. Rich, intense and expressive nose, very characteristic of the vintage with its ripe and fresh notes. On the palate, the wine continues along the same lines: its attack is dense while remaining lively, it is powerful while being light. Already melted, the tannins are present and stretch the palate with length. Optimum in 2024-2030.Shane and I tasted it last week and it shut the room up real quick. Deep and brooding, it hits every characteristic you’re looking for in a great Bordeaux. It’s bright, yet has great weight. It’s expressive with cherries and black fruits, smoky notes and then some spices that come in courtesy of the Petit Verdot. It has the balance and elegance from the Merlot to match the structure and power from the Cabernet Sauvignon and the signature length of Pauillac. It’s why these guys are the ones THAT EVERYBODY ELSE IS ALWAYS CHASING and yet still somehow a few steps behind.