Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 36%, Cabernet Franc 7%
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermentation in temperature-controlled vats with extended maceration; aged ~16–18 months in French oak barrels (≈10% new).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Medium-bodied with black-plum and black-cherry fruit, pencil-lead and cedar aromas, violet and tobacco notes; refined, fine tannins and a savory, long finish with subtle spice and graphite.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, prime rib, beef stew, duck confit; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, mushroom hot pot and soy-braised beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild); sourced from selected Pauillac parcels on the Carruades plateau, produced to reflect Lafite’s style at a more approachable level.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 91; Wine Spectator 91; James Suckling 92–94; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20; Jeb Dunnuck 92. Noted reviewers and drink windows vary by source