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Château Lafite Rothschild
Carruades Lafite 2014
Pauillac - aoc
150clGrape Variety
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Petit Verdot
Age Moyen des VIGNES
- 35 years
Elevage
- 18 to 20 months, 80% in oak barrels (10% new).
Production
- ~240'000
Description
Château Lafite Rothschild's second wine, Carruades de Lafite presents similar characteristics to the Grand Vin, but with its own personality linked to a higher proportion of Merlot and to specific plots that are used to produce Carruades.
The name comes from the Carruades plateau, a group of plots acquired in 1845 just next to the vines on the Château hilltop.
Awards
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94-95/100
Falstaff
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16.5/20
La Revue du Vin de France
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94-95/100
Falstaff
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16.5/20
La Revue du Vin de France
Tasting
Beautiful deep, dark colour.
Despite the wine being recently bottled, the nose reveals complexity accompanied by superb freshness. Initially reserved, the palate develops excellent body and substance with precise, harmonious tannins. The Cabernet Franc, which plays a decisive role in the blend, brings a vital freshness to this vintage. This wine will be fully open within 10 years but possesses a much longer ageing potential.
Contains sulfites
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