Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2016 - 75 cl

3 261 €

543.40 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.

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Grape varieties and terroir

The 2016 Carruades de Lafite is a classic Left Bank blend:

- 60 to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon: structure, depth and aging potential
- 25 to 30% Merlot: roundness and charm
- 5 to 10% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: aromatic complexity and freshness


The vines rest on deep gravel soils, typical of Pauillac, promoting deep rooting and optimal ripeness of the berries.

Tasting

Color: Deep ruby ​​red, with purple highlights, testifying to its youth and concentration.

Nose: Fine and expressive, with aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar and blond tobacco, complemented by notes of graphite and a subtle floral touch (violet).

Palate: Smooth and precise attack, velvety texture, fine and perfectly integrated tannins. Beautiful depth in the mid-palate, with an elegant finish on notes of black fruits, sweet spices and pencil lead, signature of the Lafite terroir.

Storage Potential

Already pleasant after aeration for its balance and refinement, the Carruades de Lafite 2016 will improve over 15 to 20 years, developing tertiary aromas of leather, undergrowth and truffle.

Food and Wine Pairings

This exceptional Pauillac will ideally accompany:

- Roast rack of lamb in a herb crust
- Rossini beef or grilled beef fillet
- Duck breast with figs
- Matured cheeses (Comté 24 months, Ossau-Iraty)
- Truffled or wild mushroom dishes

Description

Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of the prestigious Château Lafite Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé of Pauillac since 1855. Produced from the estate's young vines and specific plots, it benefits from the same rigorous care as the great wine. The 2016 vintage, exceptional in Bordeaux, produces a cuvée of great purity, combining aromatic finesse, silky structure and remarkable capacity for evolution. A true introduction to the Lafite style, Carruades is distinguished by its accessibility and depth.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Carruades de Lafite 2016
Region Pauillac, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Pauillac
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep ruby red, purple reflections
Nose black cherry, cedar, graphite, violet
Palate Velvety, deep, fine tannins, elegant finish
Aging 18-20 months in French oak barrels
Cellaring potential 15 to 20 years
Food & wine pairing Red meats, lamb, game, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Second elegant and refined vin, true to the Lafite identity

Château Lafite Rothschild

Château Lafite-Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the oldest and most prestigious estates in the Médoc. Located in Pauillac, it spans 112 hectares predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, on a terroir of deep gravel. Owned by the Rothschild family since 1868, it embodies excellence, rigor, and Bordeaux tradition. Each vintage combines power, finesse, and an exceptional aging capacity. A global reference, Château Lafite-Rothschild remains the ultimate emblem of wine refinement.

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