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Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2015 0.75L Red Wine Retailer: DFS Duty Free
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Description

Château Lafite Rothschild, owned by the Rothschild family for five generations, was acquired by Baron James de Rothschild in 1868. The classification of the Grands Crus Classés, officially ranked it as the "Premier des Premiers". Carruades is mainly made with the Carruades plateau, located to the west of the property.

The beginning of 2015's winter was mild and dry, and it was only at the end of January that beneficial colder temperatures arrived, accompanied by rain. Bud break began in early April as usual, and the vines then grew quickly, as they had ample reserves of water and the weather was mild. In June, flowering was early and uniform, which is always a promising sign. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary helped to reduce the effect of a somewhat hot summer with high temperatures. Water stress was high, but rain in August brought the freshness required for the grapes to change colour and then to ripen perfectly. Conditions were ideal during the harvests, giving optimal ripeness for each plot.

Carruades de Lafite is made according to the traditional Bordeaux method. After fermentation, wines are transferred into French oak barrels made by the Tonnelleries des Domaines in Pauillac for a period of 16 months approximately.

Bottle Size: 0.75L
Region: Pauillac
Vintage: 2015
Rating: 91 RP; 91 WS
Grape Varietal: Bordeaux Red Wine Blend, Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 36%, Cabernet Franc 7%
Tasting Notes: The second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, one of the most famous wines in the world and a Premier Crus of Bordeaux, France. The 2015 Carraudes de Lafite is a beautiful deep colour that sparkles in the glass. The nose is of course still very young, with primary notes of early ageing. Superb notes of spices and fresh raspberries. On the palate, the attack is supple and rounded. The wine then presents young, lively tannins, whose excellent quality will be revealed with time. The finish is complex and harmonious with beautiful burnt notes. This Carruades needs five to seven years to open up, and has all the characteristics of a wine that will continue to improve for many more.

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