Chateau Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite Pauillac 2023 6 x 75cl En Primeur

Chateau Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite Pauillac 2023 6 x 75cl En Primeur
Cabernet Sauvignon: 60% Merlot: 40%

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Critics Comments and Scores

91-93	A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the 2023 Carruades de Lafite is lovely, bursting with aromas of minty blackberries, cassis and cigar box, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered palate that's creamy and textural, its generous core of fruit largely concealing its powdery structuring tannins, concluding with a long, resonant finish.	N/A	WK
95-96			JS
94			JA
94			JMQ
95			WJF

Reviewers; JR Jancis Robinson, YC Yohan Castaing, WK William Kelley, JS James Suckling, JMQ Jean-Marc Quarin, JA Jane Anson, NM Neal Martin, CT Charles Taylor, AG Antonio Galloni, WJF William Frazier.

Chateau Notes
Carruades de Lafite, the esteemed second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, offers a distinguished entry into the celebrated world of one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates. Produced in the Pauillac appellation, Carruades de Lafite is named after the plateau upon which some of the estate’s vineyards are situated, known for its shallow, gravelly soil. Crafted primarily from younger vines of the Lafite Rothschild vineyards, Carruades de Lafite embodies a character similar to that of the grand vin but with distinct expressions. The blend typically features a higher proportion of Merlot, complementing the Cabernet Sauvignon, which dominates the vineyard. This results in an approachable wine in its youth, offering a more immediate pleasure without the need for extended ageing. Carruades de Lafite is renowned for its elegance and finesse, reflecting the rigorous standards of its parent estate. The wine is meticulously created, using grapes harvested, fermented, and aged with the same care and attention as Château Lafite Rothschild. It exhibits a refined palate of black cherry, cassis, and graphite, with subtle cedar and spice notes, all framed by silky tannins. While it may not require as many years to reach maturity as the grand vin, Carruades de Lafite still benefits from the potential to age, developing added complexity and depth over time. It represents an excellent opportunity for wine lovers to experience the craftsmanship and heritage of Château Lafite Rothschild at a more accessible price point.

Previous Vintages Release Prices where known (E.&O.E.)

Release Price History

Vintage	Offer Price	Offer Case Size
2022	£1128.00	6x75cl
2021	£990.00	6x75cl
2020	£1062.00	6x75cl
2019	£948.00	6x75cl

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