Carruades de Lafite - Pauillac 2014

Le Point

14,5 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/21/2015

Fruits noirs, épices, réglisse, bouche droite, fraîche, fine, bon fruit.

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/11/2015

An enticing mix of dark red cherry, plum, violet, lavender and graphite notes emerge from the 2014 Carruades de Lafite, a wine of notable depth and purity, especially at this level. There is a definition and inner sweetness to the fruit that is impossible to miss. All the Lafite signatures are present, specifically the intensely perfumed, sweet fruit that is often found in this sector in Pauillac. The Carruades is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot. Carruades de Lafite represents 25% of the chateau's production.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/5/2015

Medium-bodied, with freshness and crisp, cassis notes, the wine serves up an easy tasting finish with a whiff of blackberry and cassis. 88-90 Pts

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2015

The Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot. It has a pure blackberry, slightly tarry bouquet that is well defined, a little strict perhaps, but focused. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin in the mouth, a much more sophisticated Carruades de Lafite than last year with a crisp, nicely poised and lightly spiced finish. This is a decent, satisfying Carruades de Lafite that should be afforded three or four years in bottle.

Asian Palate

90 / 100

byJeannie Cho Lee MWthe4/20/2015

A generous, full bodied and fairly dense red with dark fruits. Tannins are ripe and velvety with subtle flavors. There is 42% Merlot in the Carruades which is higher than normal, usually it is 35%. Firm tannins with fresh acidity in this vintage. Well made with good aging potential.

Jancis Robinson

16 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/17/2015

58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot. 
Quite blue, raw-looking crimson. Not very expressive on the nose. Dry and rather obdurate on the palate. Some smoothing due to top-quality old oak but there is not much fun or zest here. Dry, austere but quite persistent finish. 

Decanter.com

17,5 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/17/2015

Beautifully expressed and polished aromas showing Lafite's wild violets, very fine texture, balance and length. Drink: 2019-2028 (91)

Vinous

88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/15/2015

An enticing mix of dark red cherry, plum, violet, lavender and graphite notes emerge from the 2014 Carruades de Lafite, a wine of notable depth and purity, especially at this level. There is a definition and inner sweetness to the fruit that is impossible to miss. All the Lafite signatures are present, specifically the intensely perfumed, sweet fruit that is often found in this sector in Pauillac. The Carruades is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon and 42% Merlot. Carruades de Lafite represents 25% of the chateau's production.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/10/2015

Gorgeous aromas of blackcurrants, berries, blueberries and licorice. Minerals, too. Full, dense and tight. Wonderfully racy finish. Mineral, iodine and oyster shell undertones. Second wine of Lafite. “We really wanted to make an excellent Carraudes,” says the winemaker Charles Chevallier. They did.

timatkin.com

94 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/7/2015

Wine Enthusiast

93 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/1/2015

92–94. Barrel Sample. This is a full, ripe wine, with rich berry and plum flavors as well as polished tannins. There is a real freshness here, thanks to crisp acidity. This second wine of Lafite-Rothschild was produced in small quantities, and is an excellent selection from the vintage.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2015

Sleek and refined, with black currant and plum fruit, laced with a hint of raspberry coulis, while subtle tobacco and roasted alder notes form the frame. Features a
tight, racy feel through the finish.