Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Carruades De Lafite |
Label Name: | Pauillac 2nd Wine |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pauillac, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 36%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 4%. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94-95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Decanter 93; Vinous 91-93; Wine Advocate ~91-93
Tasting Note
Perfumed blackcurrant and black cherry with cedar, graphite and violet notes. Herbal, tobacco and spice nuances; medium-bodied with velvety tannins, bright freshness and a long mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs, mildly spicy Sichuan beef.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, traditional vinification with parcel selection; matured ~16 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild), sourced from the Carruades plateau younger vines; estate entered organic conversion in 2021.