17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Erdiges, tiefgründiges Bouquet, dunkle Pflaumen, Tabak, zeigt Aromatik an, ist aber nicht primär fruchtig. Im Gaumen klassisch, zeigt mürbe Tannine mit ledrigen Tönen, leicht knochig vom Aufbau her. Insgesamt also ein sehr traditioneller Carrudes, welcher ziemlich viel Zeit brauchen wird. Da gibt es günstigere Alternativen in Pauillac.
91 Wine Spectator
Very sleek and refined, with flavors of silky-edged cassis and cherry preserves that are pure and persistent, backed by light pepper, bay, black tea and iron notes on the finish. Nearly accessible already, but has the drive for cellaring. Best from 2018 through 2030. 14,000 cases made.
88 Robert Parker
The 2014 Carruades de Lafite has a crisp, tightly wound, blackberry scented bouquet that continues to demonstrate that attractive tarry tincture. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple opening, notes of blackberry and mulberry fruit, a dash of white pepper, though it just feels a little blocky on the finish at the moment, so I might be inclined to afford this another couple of years in the cellar.<br/>