Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2006
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 42%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, aged ~18–20 months in French oak barrels with a modest proportion of new oak (approx.10–20%); second‑wine selection from younger vines.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Graphite, cedar, blackcurrant and sweet cherry aromas; silky texture, refined tannins, fresh acidity and minerality leading to a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, côte de boeuf, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese char siu (barbecued pork), Korean beef bulgogi, Szechuan-style braised beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild), made from Carruades plateau plots and younger vines to reflect Lafite style. Established as the estate's second label.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90; Wine Spectator 89; Vinous 87–89; Decanter 93