Lil’ Lafites for the big Bordeaux fan! These splits of First Growth legend Lafite are all you need to ward off temptation of opening the bigger 750s too soon. At the cost of a fancy meal for two (without wine in there!) you get a 2020 BABY LAFITE.

With two 95 point ratings and a 96, this “second” wine from the famed estate seems well poised to take down many a classified growth or cult Cab. Which makes these little splits the ultimate pocket pour.

“Should you buy 2020s?” asks Jeb Dunnuck.

The answer?

“Absolutely.

There are serious wines at just about every price point, and given the absurd pricing in Burgundy today, as well as Napa Valley, these latest vintages (2018, 2019, and 2020) from Bordeaux represent an incredible opportunity for readers to buy, not only incredible wines, but wines that will evolve and drink well for decades.”

96 Points – James Suckling “So perfumed and subtle with roses, lavender, sage, and currants. Medium-bodied. So much Spanish cedar, cigar box, currants, fresh tobacco and spice. Classic Lafite character. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Merlot. Better after 2028.”

95 Points – Decanter “Some candy floss notes, ripe fruit, almost sweet and perfumed, scented cherry drop sweets on the nose. I was expecting something more plush on the palate but this is just so fun with a lovely bouncy palate, cushioned and bright. Stunning sharp and bright bramble fruit flavours are given grip from the liquorice-laced tannins but overall this has so much joy, energy and character. A strong spiced backbone gives the structure with excellent freshness and tension for ageing but it’s also saying ‘look how fun and drinkable I am right now’. An excellent Carruades. Drink 2025-2139.”

95 Points – Wine Enthusiast “This is a very fine second wine. Its powerful tannins and rich structure show complexity as well as freshness and acidity. The wine’s density promises much over the long term. Drink from 2027.”