Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 39%, Cabernet Franc 3.5%, Petit Verdot 2.5%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, plot-by-plot vinification in stainless steel and wooden vats; maceration and malolactic fermentation; ~15–18 months ageing in oak (mainly previously used barrels for the second wine).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Blackcurrant and plum with cedar, tobacco, bay leaf and spice. Medium-bodied with velvety tannins, fresh acidity and a long, elegant finish showing subtle iron/mineral notes.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled or braised beef, duck, aged cheeses (cheddar, comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, soy-braised beef, mushroom hot pot or umami-rich stir-fries.
Vineyard Info:
 
Produced by Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild). Carruades de Lafite is the estate’s second wine, assembled from selected plots and barrel selections near the Carruades plateau.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 87–89; Neal Martin 87–89; James Suckling ~90; Wine Spectator (barrel/sample reports) ~92–93