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Carruades de Chateau Lafite, 1995 Red Wine

Pauillac

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

Price:

$381.84 USD

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  • Description

    Carruades de Chateau Lafite is the 2nd label of Chateau Lafite Rothschild.
    After fermentation and maceration, the wines are tasted, selected and put together according to their different qualities. This step is very important because this is where we make the difference between the great "Lafite" and the second wine "Carruades de Lafite". The wines are drained off into oak barrels. We use 100% new barrels for the ageing of Lafite. The year after, these same barrels will be used for the Carruades.

    Carruades de Château Lafite is the celebrated second wine of the iconic Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. Crafted with the same meticulous care and attention to detail as its esteemed counterpart, Carruades embodies the essence of Lafite's prestigious terroir while offering approachability in its youth. Primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot sourced from the estate's finest parcels, Carruades showcases a harmonious balance of fruit, structure, and finesse. With its silky texture, refined tannins, and complex aromatics, Carruades de Château Lafite exemplifies the allure and sophistication that have made Lafite one of the world's most revered wine estates.



    Condition

    Excellent level

    Reviews

    Reviews
    I have noticed in my tastings that the second wine of Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, has improved over recent years. The 1995 is a 40% Merlot / 60% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. It exhibits more of the trademark characteristics of its bigger sibling. Elegant, with spicy new oak, lead pencil, and creamy black currant fruit, this is a medium-bodied, finesse-styled wine with excellent purity and overall equilibrium. It is much more accessible than the 1996 - Robert Parker

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