Descrição

Estamos perante o «second vin» do Château Lafite, um dos grandes nomes de Bordéus. O Carruades provém de vinhas situadas num planalto com o mesmo nome, adquiridas pela propriedade em 1845. A partir de um coupage preciso, composto pelas castas clássicas de Bordéus, esta colheita demonstra de forma nítida o encanto deste terroir privilegiado e o maravilhoso perfil da casta Merlot nestes solos argilosos.

Informações de produto

A adega
Château Lafite Rothschild
Tipo
Tinto
Colheita
2023
Álcool
13.0% vol.
Variedade
60% Cabernet sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Origem
Pauillac

Prova

Temperatura de servir
Recomenda-se servir a 16 ºC.

Vinha e preparação

Clima
Marítimo.
Colheita
A vindima decorreu entre 31 de agosto e 24 de setembro.
Envelhecimento
Estágio de 18 a 20 meses em barricas de carvalho francês.

Avaliação dos peritos

James Suckling:

Elegant and fruit-forward, with fresh herbs, plums, red currants and red berries. Expressive, juicy and poised, with medium body. Tannins are fine and firm, the bright finish lingering elegantly in the back of the nose. Lovely finesse. A blend of 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. Already charming and drinkable but can hold.

Decanter:

Round and pulsing with energy and life as well as having a deep core of red and black berry fruit. So juicy and clean and precise. Tension, lift, so appealing, approachable and enjoyable right now. There’s richness in terms of depth and layering but because of the acidity and purity of fruit its just so lifted. Nothing not to like here. Wow.

The Wine Advocate:

The 2023 Carruades de Lafite offers up aromas of cassis bud, cedar box, spices and orange zest, followed by a medium- to full-bodied, ample and charming palate animated by a lively spine of acidity. It's a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, without any Cabernet Franc or Petit Verdot this year.