Lafite Rothschild 1994 Piedmont Vivid ruby

Vivid ruby

it saw some whole clusters in the fermentation and spent 22 months in close to equal parts new and used French oak

and herbes de Provence like nuances all grounded by a massive core of cassis

but the spices carry through

Ken Wright Cellars now produces a single vineyard Pinot Noir from 13 different vineyard sites in the Northern Willamette Valley

Lafite Rothschild 1994 Piedmont Vivid rubyInto neck 90 points Vinous The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. That tannins are coarser than recent vintages, and there is a little hardness on the finish that would have been mollified by the Merlot, but this stocky Lafite Rothschild is still going strong. Just partner it with the right dish rather than drink on its own. (NM) (7 2018)