Pauillac

Carruades de Lafite 2020 - 75 cl

2 658 €

443.00 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.


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Warehouses conditioned since the release of the domains, in wooden or original cardboard boxes, sealed to the property.

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Grape varieties and terroir

Typical assembly of the left bank:

- Cabernet Sauvignon (60-70%): backbone, tension, aging potential
- Merlot (25-30%): suppleness and roundness
- Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot (5-10%): complexity and depth

The vines are located on deep gravelly ridges, emblematic of Pauillac, which ensure excellent drainage and even ripening of the berries.

Tasting

Color: Deep red with purple highlights, a sign of beautiful concentration.

Nose: Precise and refined, revealing aromas of blackcurrant, wild blackberry and plum, mixed with notes of cedar, blond tobacco and pencil lead, in the pure Lafite tradition.

Palate: Supple and elegant attack, dense and perfectly structured mid-palate. The tannins are very fine, supported by balanced acidity. Long and harmonious finish, with notes of black fruits and sweet spices.

Storage Potential

Accessible from the first 5 years, the Carruades de Lafite 2020 will be able to evolve gracefully for 15 to 20 years, developing complex aromas of undergrowth, leather and truffle.

Food and Wine Pairings

Ideal with:

- Grilled rib of beef
- Rack of lamb with herbs
- Roast duck with cherries
- Risotto with porcini mushrooms and parmesan
- Mature cheeses (Beaufort, Comté, Tomme de Savoie)

Description

Carruades de Lafite is much more than a second wine: it is the accessible signature of the legendary Château Lafite Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé 1855. Produced with the same care and rigor, it reflects the elegance and finesse specific to Lafite, in a more immediate and charming version. The 2020 vintage, marked by exceptional maturity and ideal climatic conditions, reveals a Carruades that is at once dense, precise and remarkably balanced.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Carruades de Lafite 2020
Region Pauillac, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Pauillac
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep red, violet reflections
Nose Cassis, blackberry, cedar, blonde tobacco, pencil lead
Palate Soft, dense, fine tannins, long and spicy finish
Aging 18-20 months in French oak barrels
Cellaring potential 15 to 20 years
Food & wine pairing Red meats, lamb, duck, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Elegant and structured wine, faithful reflection of the Lafite style

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.