Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac
    Château Lafite Rothschild

    Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac, 2011

    87/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2011

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,039.93

    2. 2011

      6x75cl

      DP

      £1,249.93

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    It is not always easy to remain impartial when tasting Carruades de Lafite. Lafite's second wine still trades at close to £3000 per case, a phenomenal sum for what is really quite a humble Pauillac. The association with China's favourite wine brand and its uncanny resemblance have driven prices through the roof. Quite floral with notes of violets and sweet cassis fruit. There is a soft, pure mid-palate of bramble fruit and blackcurrants with just a little astringency. Fashioned from 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc and 2.5% of very fragrant Petit Verdot, this is a smart second wine.

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    Critic Reviews

    87/100
    Ian d'Agata,
    Vinous
    Medium ruby. Straightforward aromas of redcurrant, mint and cedar, plus a suggestion of coffee. Light and fresh on the palate, showing moderate depth to its red fruit and cedar flavors. With modest concentration and sweetness, the tannins make their presence felt a bit early. A very light Carruades.
    date of review 07/2014

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pauillac
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    12.5%

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