Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2008
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 51%, Merlot 42-45%, Cabernet Franc 1-5%, Petit Verdot 2-3%
Method:
 
Estate selection of Carruades plots; temperature-controlled fermentation with élevage of approximately 18–20 months in French oak barrels (c.10% new oak). Blended from selected lots and bottled after maturation.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Aromas of graphite, cedar, black and red currant, tobacco and dark chocolate. Medium–full-bodied with refined, firm tannins, lively acidity and a long, mineral-driven finish—elegant Pauillac character with plush black fruit and savory, cedar-tinged spice.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, ribeye steak, beef bourguignon, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu and Cantonese roast pork, Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi), rich mushroom or soy braised dishes (braised short ribs).
Vineyard Info:
 
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild), sourced from the Carruades plateau adjacent to the Grand Vin vineyards; offers a more approachable expression of Lafite terroir.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; Wine Spectator 92; Wine Enthusiast 92; James Suckling 91; Vinous 87–89