Carruades De Lafite 2011
Country
France
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Bordeaux, Bordeaux - Pauillac
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
2011 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
13.50%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
High
High
High
2011 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product 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.
wine score
91 points Wine Enthusiast
"Firm and closed this is a dark and tannic wine, although black currant flavors are also very present. It feels austere with a mineral texture and concentrated final acidity. Drink Lafite’s second wine from 2017."
Profile
Grape Blended
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, 2.5% Petit Verdot
Palate
Very flavourful palate, fairly full-bodied with well-defined tannins. A long, very well-rounded wine.
Colour
Deep red with purple hues
Aroma
Aromas of coffee, tobacco and spices
Palate
Very flavourful palate, fairly full-bodied with well-defined tannins. A long, very well-rounded wine.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Hard Cheese
