Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 36%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 4%.
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, traditional vinification with parcel selection; matured ~16 months in French oak (≈40% new).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed blackcurrant and black cherry with cedar, graphite and violet notes. Herbal, tobacco and spice nuances; medium-bodied with velvety tannins, bright freshness and a long mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs, mildly spicy Sichuan beef.
Vineyard Info:
 
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild), sourced from the Carruades plateau younger vines; estate entered organic conversion in 2021.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 94-95; Wine Enthusiast 94; Decanter 93; Vinous 91-93; Wine Advocate ~91-93