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91 Robert Parker
2008 Carruades de Lafite: A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2008 exhibits graphite, sandalwood, black and red currant, chocolate and damp earth characteristics in its elegant, medium to full-bodied, fresh, lively personality. It is a delicious, luscious, already evolved wine to drink over the next 15+ years.
91 Robert Parker
2008 Carruades de Lafite: A blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2008 exhibits graphite, sandalwood, black and red currant, chocolate and damp earth characteristics in its elegant, medium to full-bodied, fresh, lively personality. It is a delicious, luscious, already evolved wine to drink over the next 15+ years.
91 James Suckling
I like the core of fruit and cedary, berry and plum character. It’s full bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a racy finish. Very well done for Carruades. Best after 2013.
16 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat mit lila Rand. Erstaunlich tiefgründiges Bouquet, Tabak und Lorbeerblatt, florale Noten, eher schlank im Ansatz. Aromatischer Gaumen mit fleischiger Fülle, im Extrakt pfeffrige Noten zeigend, fein kerniger Nachklang, mittlerer Körper, knapp die 17/20 verpasst, aber es fehlt einfach an Süsse und Druck. warten (2016 - 2027)
16 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat mit lila Rand. Erstaunlich tiefgründiges Bouquet, Tabak und Lorbeerblatt, florale Noten, eher schlank im Ansatz. Aromatischer Gaumen mit fleischiger Fülle, im Extrakt pfeffrige Noten zeigend, fein kerniger Nachklang, mittlerer Körper, knapp die 17/20 verpasst, aber es fehlt einfach an Süsse und Druck. warten (2016 - 2027)
87 Wine Spectator
Still quite tight, with taut cedar, tangy damson plum and cherry pit notes around the edges, while the core of red cherry and fig has yet to fill in fully. There's a lean-edged finish as well. Might fill in a touch with cellaring, but a gamble. Drink now through 2014. –JM .
87 Wine Spectator
Still quite tight, with taut cedar, tangy damson plum and cherry pit notes around the edges, while the core of red cherry and fig has yet to fill in fully. There's a lean-edged finish as well. Might fill in a touch with cellaring, but a gamble. Drink now through 2014. –JM .
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Château Lafite Rothschild
Traditional, elegant, and legendary – are just a few words that can describe the world’s most famous Bordeaux estate, Château Lafite Rothschild. Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild since the 1700s, the First Growth estate has remained the “leader among fine wines,” producing top-quality wines for decades. As one of the largest producers in Pauillac, the estate owns over 100-hectares of vineyards planted to 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and a mere 1% Petit Verdot. Two-thirds of the vineyards form a single plot around the château, while the third parcel intertwines with those of Duhart-Milon. The renowned Médoc winery produces a fragrant and soulful Grand Vin, Château Lafite Rothschild that represents the essential harmony found between man and nature. In the same spirit of distinction, Les Carruades de Lafite Rothschild is produced with a higher content of Merlot, this exceptional wine is much more impressive than an average second label. Both wines benefit from 15 to 20 years of cellaring, to achieve the ultimate unity found between the powerful tannins and the aromas of cedar and cassis fruit.