Description
Winemaker Notes
Beautiful deep colour that sparkles in the glass. The nose is of course still very young, with primary notes of early ageing. Superb notes of spices and fresh raspberries. On the palate, the attack is supple and rounded. The wine then presents young, lively tannins, whose excellent quality will be revealed with time. The finish is complex and harmonious with beautiful burnt notes. This Carruades needs five to seven years to open up, and has all the characteristics of a wine that will continue to improve for many more.
Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc
Critical Acclaim
JS94James SucklingLead-pencil aromas with currants and plums, too. Full body, silky tannins and a focused and very refined finish. It’s the tannins that drive things. An excellent second wine of Lafite. Needs two or three years to soften. Start drinking in 2021.WE94Wine EnthusiastThis second wine of Lafite comes from young vines and wines selected during the blending. The result is a wine with the structure and nobility of the Lafite character but one that will age more quickly. It has great layers of black-currant fruits and acidity, with firm tannins as a background and rich potential. Drink from 2025.
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