17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Angenehm süssliches Bouquet, feine Gebäcknoten, der Duft erinnert auch an Schwarzbrotkruste, delikat florale Nuancen, mittlerer Druck. Schönes Parfüm im Innern, angerundete Gerbstoffe, noch fein mehlig, hat aber sehr gute Anlagen. Von der Kraft her ein richtiger Pauillac - kein Zweitwein. warten (2021 - 2048)
17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Angenehm süssliches Bouquet, feine Gebäcknoten, der Duft erinnert auch an Schwarzbrotkruste, delikat florale Nuancen, mittlerer Druck. Schönes Parfüm im Innern, angerundete Gerbstoffe, noch fein mehlig, hat aber sehr gute Anlagen. Von der Kraft her ein richtiger Pauillac - kein Zweitwein. warten (2021 - 2048)
90 Wine Spectator
This has a slightly grainy feel, with cedar and ground vanilla bean notes leading to layers of plum, cherry compote and lightly mulled currant fruit. A strong tobacco accent fills in on the finish, revealing a cedary echo at the very end. Best from 2016 through 2026. –JM
90 Wine Spectator
This has a slightly grainy feel, with cedar and ground vanilla bean notes leading to layers of plum, cherry compote and lightly mulled currant fruit. A strong tobacco accent fills in on the finish, revealing a cedary echo at the very end. Best from 2016 through 2026. –JM
89 Robert Parker
The 2011 Carruades de Lafite is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Soft berry fruit, underbrush, fresh herb and bay leaf characteristics as well as soft tannins, a velvety texture, and a medium-bodied, slightly superficial, but satisfying style suggest this 2011 should be consumed over the next 10-15 years.