2015 Carruades de Lafite
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Tasting Notes
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc. Relatively light crimson. Light, rather timid nose. Drying tannins on the end. Very pretty and polite but not at all dramatic! Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2023-2031
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Jancis Robinson MW
Tim Atkin MW
More reviews and scores
Making up 35% of the total production at Lafite in 2015 (25% was declassified), this is a beautifully restrained second wine that was picked comparatively early to retain acidity. The freshness of this wine was a relief after tasting some of the vintage’s more extracted wines. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2020-2028
A discreet nose of real finesse with the Lafite violets prettily present. While it seems on the light side now, time in barrel will add structure. Apr 2016, Steven Spurrier, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2020-2030
The2015 Carruades de Lafite is a very pretty second wine. Dark, sensual and inviting, the 2015 Carruades is super-expressive today. Graphite, plum, black cherry, lavender and licorice are all nicely delineated throughout. The higher presence of Merlot gives the Carruades lovely inner sweetness and perfume. This is very nicely done. Apr 2016, www.Vinous.com
About the producer
Ch. Lafite Rothschild is one of the most famous wine estates in Bordeaux and the world. One of the Left Bank’s five First Growths, the Pauillac property is renowned for producing wines of finesse and elegance that age beautifully.