2013 Carruades de Lafite (Pauillac)
Secondary Description
Smells more mineral than some. Suave, soft tannins, well made and extracted, pale fruit. (CW 31/03/14)
Producer
Origin
Pauillac, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
old
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Classification
Medoc first growths 1st 1er
Score
88-90 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2014
86-87 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2014
86 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, April 2013
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. It has quite a floral bouquet with touches of dried violet petals infusing the crisp blackberry fruit, laced with cedar and a touch of smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry, starting with black fruit but gently moving to more red fruit towards the finish. There is not the usual persistency, but it has pleasing purity and approachability. Tasted April 2014. 88-90 points
James Suckling
A delicate wine with berry, tobacco and chocolate character. Medium body, light finish. Very light. 86-87 points