Carruades de Lafite Pauillac, 2022
Country: France Region: Pauillac, Bordeaux
Varietal: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.
Vintage: 2022 Category: Red Wine Style: Dry
Producer: Château Lafite-Rothschild
Description:
First among the classified growths of 1855 in Bordeaux, the Château Lafite-Rothschild is a lord on its gravel lands. Carrying a long viticultural tradition initiated in 1620, it has asserted itself over the centuries as a true standard-bearer of the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. Indeed, from Cardinal Richelieu to the then President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, the great personalities of this world have fallen under the charm of these great wines with a unique soul and unparalleled refinement.
Château Lafite Rothschild benefits from an exceptional location with a vineyard divided into three major areas. The Carruades plateau is located to the west of the estate on fine gravel and sandy soils over limestone subsoils. Second wine of Château Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite is a reference among the wines of Pauillac.
"Attractive, showing blackcurrants, lead pencil and flowers such as lavender and violets on the nose, as well as tobacco. Medium-bodied and juicy with firm and linear tannins that are rather endless. Impressive stones and chalkiness. Excellent length and crunchiness."
"Dark ruby, opaque, purple reflections, brightening on the rim. Fine black cherries, hints of nougat, Black Forest berries, a hint of strawberry confit, very seductive bouquet. Juicy, precise, fine texture, some fruitiness, great freshness, fine tannins, well-balanced and long-lasting, mineral aftertaste, certain ageing potential, but can also be enjoyed young."
"An impressive wine, this has energy and richness. It is layered with full tannins and packed with black fruits. The mint and spice aromas and great fruit give a wine that has a fine future. Drink from 2027."
"The elegance of the bouquet speaks volumes about the ambitions of Carruades, with a beautiful symbiosis of red and black berry notes complemented by subtle woody and spicy nuances. Lively on the attack, the wine reveals itself with delicacy, step by step. It seems almost shy at first, before unveiling a structure worthy of a marathon specialist. The tannins are fine yet powerful. They’re not exactly fleshy, but muscular and in tune with the wine’s structural temperament. A Carruades that unfolds in stages and has the merit of singing the praises of its big brother. It lays the groundwork, with horizons as promising for itself as for its elder. It will need a little patience!"
