Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac 2017
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
In Stock
- Vintage2017
- ColourRed
- ProducerChateau Lafite Rothschild
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- Sub RegionPauillac
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV12.5
- LWIN10078402017
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
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.
- Drinking Window: 2022 - 2032
- Reviewer Name: Antonio Galloni
- Review Date: March 2020
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.
- Drinking Window: 2020 - 2035
- Reviewer Name: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
- Review Date: March 2020