Eric Texier Domaine de Pergaud Cotes du Rhone Saint Julien en Saint Alban Vieille Serine, France 2019 Louis Latour "The 2016 Lafite Rothschild is

"The 2016 Lafite Rothschild is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Merlot

with red and black berries on a well-balanced palate with supportive but non-aggressive tannins that combine with the super-clean ripe fruit to give a long finish

The wine is full

and there is plenty of freshness

Eric Texier Domaine de Pergaud Cotes du Rhone Saint Julien en Saint Alban Vieille Serine, France 2019 Louis Latour "The 2016 Lafite Rothschild isOpaque ruby. Highly perfumed cassis, blueberry, violet, olive and smoky mineral aromas show fine clarity and spicy lift. Smooth and energetic on the palate, offering concentrated black and blue fruit and floral pastille flavors that are supported by a core of juicy acidity. Shows appealing sweetness on the persistent finish, which features building tannins and lingering blue fruit and floral notes. 92 Pts Vinous