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
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).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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).
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.
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)