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Carruades de Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac, 2017

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Carruades de Lafite Rothschild
$249.00
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Vinous 92 points:"Ample and rich on the palate. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice and plum all fill out the wine's frame effortlessly.  Especially resonant and creamy, with notable richness and volume."

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Antonio Galloni

92 points

"Just as it was from barrel, the 2017 Carruades de Lafite is ample and rich on the palate. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice and plum all fill out the wine's frame effortlessly. In 2017, Carruades is especially resonant and creamy, with notable richness and volume. I expect the 2017 will drink well with just a few years in bottle." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

91 points

"The 2017 Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it prances out of the glass with joyful notions of black cherries, redcurrant jelly and cassis plus hints of kirsch, cedar chest, pencil lead and a waft of raspberry leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate possesses bags of poise and freshness, dishing out lots of bright red and black fruits with a soft, finely grained frame, finishing long with a skip in its step." —Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Jancis Robinson

16 points

"Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Forest fruit and blueberries here, with some sweet pastries. Soft and a bit smudgy, there is lots of ripe, succulent and brambly fruit. Good intensity and ripe in tannin, this will drink well young but will hopefully gain clarity with a few years in bottle."

Decanter

91 points

"Lafite got to enjoy a year without excess and without frost, and this is elegant stuff. The tannins are a touch rigid at the beginning, supporting firm black autumnal fruits, classically framed and a touch austere, with cigar box smoke adding a swirl of complexity. As with many of the second wines in Pauillac this year, this is excellently put together but on the savoury side, reflecting the story of the vintage. 20% new oak. This is sure to age well and be ready to drink within four to eight years."

Wine Enthusiast

93 points

"A classic blend with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, this is richly structured and well concentrated. Its dark black fruit notes give both depth and a juicy character to match the structure."

More about Carruades de Lafite Rothschild

Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of Château Lafite-Rothschild, First Growth of the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Named after a plateau of parcels purchased in 1845, the wine carries proportions of Merlot that give it more immediate approachability than the grand vin. Black cherry, cassis, graphite, cedar, spice, silky tannins—this is refined Bordeaux winemaking at an accessible price point. Lafite's second wine is a chance to taste the house's meticulous approach without the legendary markup.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Cabernet Sauvignon

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Herb-crusted lamb, beef carpaccio, aged Cheddar

Tasting Profile

Cassis, plum, cedar, mineral backbone. Medium body with balanced tannins and elegant structure.