Carruades of Lafite - Château Lafite-Rothschild

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Robe d’une belle intensité. Très jolie aromatique, ouverte, sur les fruits frais avec une touche mentholée. Élégant dans sa texture, précis dans ses articulations, il révèle une véritable finesse et sa finale se caractérise par une dimension séveuse.

The Wine Cellar Insider

89-91 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

The aroma of licorice, cassis and a sweet, smoky zest is the overture to this medium-bodied, enchantingly fresh, energetic wine. The tannins are soft, closing with a note of pure cherries and cassis. This wine was made from a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. This has a satisfying purity on the nose: blackberry and briary, a distant, cold slate-like note just underneath, with the new oak (close to 20%) neatly subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin. There is moderate depth to this slightly foursquare and conservative Carruades, but there is also plenty of freshness and it has an appealing, unassuming finish that is both harmonious and precise. Probably one of the most approachable deuxième vins, afford this 2-3 years in bottle before broaching.

Vinous

90-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The2015 Carruades de Lafite is a very pretty second wine. Dark, sensual and inviting, the 2015 Carruades is super-expressive today. Graphite, plum, black cherry, lavender and licorice are all nicely delineated throughout. The higher presence of Merlot gives the Carruades lovely inner sweetness and perfume. This is very nicely done.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

A discreet nose of real finesse with the Lafite violets prettily present. While it seems on the light side now, time in barrel will add structure.
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timatkin.com

94 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Jancis Robinson

16,5 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/19/2016

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc.
Relatively light crimson. Light, rather timid nose. Drying tannins on the end. Very pretty and polite but not at all dramatic!

Drink 2023-2031

Wine Enthusiast

93-95 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. This is a fine reflection of the quality of Pauillac. It has a serious tannic line that cuts through the black currant fruits, and an impressive amount of acidity. It develops slowly, giving plenty of time to admire the fruit along the way. 94 points

René Gabriel

17 / 20

the4/10/2016

Tiefes Purpur. Warm ausstrahlendes Bouquet, den Eindruck von reifen Pflaumen vermittelnd, dann Schwarzteenoten, dunkle Hölzer und sich dabei schon recht zugänglich zeigend. Im Gaumen mittelgewichtig, mit würzigem Extrakt, nicht besonders fleischig und auch nicht besonders konzentriert. Dafür wird das ein gefälliger Pauillac mit gastronomischem Flair. 17/20 2022 – 2038