Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
The Curve Set (09-10/14-16)
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
10x 750ml
ABV:
 
12.5-13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected vintage scores reported by retailers/critics: 2009 ~93 RP, 2010 ~94 RP, 2014 ~88 NM, 2015 ~91 NM, 2016 ~94 (Jeb Dunnuck) / 93 (RP)

Tasting Note
Concentrated Pauillac second‑wine: blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and tobacco with floral lift, polished tannins and a mineral, saline finish; ripe yet elegant across vintages.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, roast ribeye, duck breast with berry reduction, aged Comté or Manchego. Asian: Peking duck, Korean beef bulgogi, char‑siu pork, braised beef with sichuan pepper (pair with moderate spice).

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with temperature‑controlled fermentation, 15–20 day maceration and 12–18 months ageing in French oak (proportion new varies by vintage).

Vineyard Info
Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (formerly Moulin des Carruades); sourced from Carruades plateau plots adjacent to the château. Known for a higher Merlot proportion and close kinship to the grand vin.