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Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite

Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite

A concentrated and mineral red that is fit for a king
Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite
75 cl.
2022
75 cl.
2018
93 Parker
95 Decántalo
97 Suckling
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Details
14.00%
Alcohol 14.00%
Bordeaux
Production area Bordeaux
AOC Pauillac
Designation of Origin AOC Pauillac
Château Lafite Rothschild
Winery Château Lafite Rothschild
Contains sulphites
68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Varieties 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
18.0
Service 18.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 18 months in French oak barrels 225 L.

Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2022 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of sweet black fruit accompanied by notes of wood, hints of violets, and touches of orange peel. On the palate, it is bright, velvety, and well-structured. A medium to full-bodied wine with a present acidity, silky tannins, and a long and lingering finish.

Style Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, Game

About Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite

Throughout history many explorers and conquerors have fallen for the myth of the fountain of youth. According to legend, in the New World discovered by Columbus, there was a spring whose waters restored youth to whoever drank or bathed in its waters. The person who tried the hardest to find it, or at least the one who is best known, is Ponce de León, but the only thing he found on this quest was what is known today as Florida. This wasn’t a bad discovery, but it wasn’t what he expected. However, what if Ponce de León wasn’t looking in the right place? What if the fountain of youth can be found in a glass of wine?

In 1755, the Maréchal de Richelieu fell ill. This French nobleman, the last great-nephew of Cardinal Richelieu (the one in The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas), was the godson of Louis XIV. His close connection to royalty led him to become a close friend of Louis XV (the son of his godfather) and being appointed governor of Guyenne (the old name for Bordeaux). There, in the southwest of France, he fell ill and took a remedy prescribed by the doctor: drinking Château Lafite wines, “the best and most pleasant of all tonics”. On his return to Paris, Louis XV remarked that Maréchal de Richelieu looked “twenty-five years younger than when he left for Guyenne,” to which Richelieu replied: “Your Majesty, haven’t you heard that I’ve discovered the Fountain of Youth? I found Château Lafite wine to be a delicious and generous cordial, comparable to the ambrosia enjoyed by the gods of Olympus”. Château Lafite could not have had a better introduction among royalty. From that moment on, its name could be heard within the walls of Versailles, and it became known as “the king's wine”.

One of their wines is Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite, the château’s second wine made in the A.O.C. Pauillac, in Bordeaux, southwest France, on the Gironde estuary. This red wine takes its name from some plots located on the Carruades plateau, acquired in 1845 next to the vineyards, on the hill around the castle, where Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grow. In this enclave, which is just one of the three parts the 112 hectares of vineyard are divided into, the vines (with an average age of 39 years old) grow on fine, deep gravelly soil mixed with eolian sand on a tertiary limestone subsoil that is well drained and exposed to the sun. There, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde, the climate is warm and humid, with many hours of daylight, sunshine and air circulation, creating a very favourable microclimate. In terms of cultivation, Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite is cultivated in a completely artisan and manual way with strict control of yields, manual harvesting, and almost no use of chemical fertilisers.

In the winery, Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite’s journey begins with the grapes separated by variety. Each cuvée or lot will be aged separately in wooden barrels or stainless steel tanks, where it will ferment. Once the must becomes wine, the pomace (which still contains the skins and skins) is pressed, creating a totally clean wine. From there it is racked again to another Domaines barrel, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation. After this, Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite is blended and aged for 18 months in a 225-litre French oak barrel. After this, it is clarified with egg white and bottled.

2025

Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2025 exhibits an enthralling complexity. As it approaches the nose, notes of ripe red fruits such as currants and plums emerge, accompanied by a subtle hint of liquorice and fine herbs. On the palate, it is elegant, with a medium body and a silky texture. The tannins are refined, caressing the palate as they intertwine with flavours of blackberry and a delicate touch of toasted oak, a result of its ageing in wood. This wine is distinguished by its balance, rendering it a gem that evolves harmoniously with each sip, promising an unforgettable experience.
2023

Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2023 is a charming and subtly mature red wine. On the nose, it reveals aromas of minty blackberries, cassis, and cigar box. On the palate, it offers a medium to full body, with a meaty and layered profile. Its creamy texture and generous core of fruit largely conceal the powdery structuring tannins. The finish is long and resonant, with a concentrated profile that leaves a lasting impression.                      
2022

Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2022 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of sweet black fruit accompanied by notes of wood, hints of violets, and touches of orange peel. On the palate, it is bright, velvety, and well-structured. A medium to full-bodied wine with a present acidity, silky tannins, and a long and lingering finish.
2019

Carruades de Lafite 2019 is a densely concentrated red wine exuding pristine aromas of strawberries and redcurrants, complemented by hints of lavender blossoms and nuances of rich loam. On the palate, it presents a robust, assertive yet elegant profile. A wine defined by its silky tannins and seamlessly integrated acidity. The finish is well-rounded and enduring.
2018

Carruades de Lafite 2018 is a robust and intense red wine (since 2003, this summer has been the hottest and driest). The bouquet is intricate, featuring scents of redcurrant jelly and candied violets, intermingled with eucalyptus and crushed stone nuances. On the palate, it is subtle and refined, with harmonious and meticulously defined tannins. It boasts a fine texture and an abundance of freshness. The finish is prolonged, underscored by mineral undertones.
2017

Carruades de Lafite 2017 is a robust, harmonious, and sophisticated red wine. On the nose, it exudes vivacity, with aromas of black cherries, redcurrant, cassis, hints of kirsch, pencil lead, and raspberry leaves. The palate offers a medium body (fine-grained), with nuances of vivacity and bright red and black fruit flavors. Less concentrated than previous vintages due to September rainfall (prior to harvest). Nonetheless, it remains well-balanced. A higher proportion of cabernet sauvignon due to its exceptional quality (one of the highest percentages in the estate's history). The finish is prolonged.
2016

Carruades de Lafite 2016 is a concentrated red wine. On the nose, there are notes of baked plums, Morello cherries, blackcurrant, hints of stewed tea, sweet tobacco, fresh herbs and bay leaves. The palate is medium-bodied, dense and chewy, with irresistible freshness, acidity and a long, mineral finish.
2025
93 Parker
96 Suckling
2024
91 Parker
94 Suckling
2023
93 Parker
95 Suckling
2022
93 Parker
97 Suckling
2021
90 Parker
2019
92 Parker
95 Suckling
2018
94 Parker
97 Suckling
2017
91 Parker
94 Suckling
2016
92 Parker
93 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
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