Critic Ratings & Tasting Notes
James Suckling 93-94/100
“A juicy and fruity Carruade that’s driven by merlot this year. Fresh red berry and cherry fruit, with a medium body and a light, composed framework of tannins. Fresh, crunchy and elegant, with a delicate, nuanced finish. 47% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot.”
Jeff Leve 91-93/100
“Licorice, black currants, plums, and leafy tobacco nuances create the perfume. The palate is even better with its vivid display of fresh, juicy, crisp red and black fruits, lined by a fine thread of tannins down the middle that brings grace, character, and refined freshness. The finish showcases the wine’s elegance, with a touch of chalk on the back end. Give this just a year or two in bottle and it will be quite charming in your glass. The wine is a blend of 47% Merlot, 45% Cabernet, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. pH 3.65. Picking took place September 23 – October 7. Drink from 2028-2040. 91-93 pts”
Decanter 92/100
“Rose petals and red berries on the nose, smells fresh and fragrant. Dried flowers on the nose. Gorgeous. Lovely chewy tannins strike first, with a chalky texture and soft raspberry and cranberry fruit in the back. There’s power and density but delivered well. Structured, not so demonstrative right now, but a balance of acidity, tannins and fruit. Plentiful and really quite charming with salty edges, chalky minerality and some bitter tobacco and chocolate nuances. Very clean. Slate and graphite. Ends cool and clean. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 12% press. 3.65 pH.”
Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate 90/100
“The 2024 Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 47% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet France and 2% Petit Verdot. Unwinding in the glass to reveal aromas of dark berries, plums, lilac and tobacco leaf, it’s medium-bodied, lively and open-knit, with a moderately persistent finish.”
A high quality Second Wine from Pauillac
The property
Ranked first among the crus of the famous 1855 classification, the Château Lafite-Rothschild embodies the viticultural nobility on its gravel lands. With a tradition initiated as early as 1620, this exceptional estate has established itself over the centuries as one of the greatest symbols of the Pauillac appellation, on the left bank of the Bordeaux vineyard. Prestigious figures, from Cardinal de Richelieu to American President Thomas Jefferson, have succumbed to the irresistible charm and incomparable elegance of these wines of soul and prestige.
The vineyard
Château Lafite-Rothschild benefits from a remarkable terroir, divided into three main areas. To the west of the estate, the Carruades plateau extends over fine gravel soils mixed with sand, resting on a limestone subsoil that promotes optimal drainage and a harmonious expression of the grape varieties.
The wine
Second wine of Château Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite establishes itself as an essential reference among the wines of Pauillac, seducing with its finesse, aromatic intensity and elegance.
Blend
Cabernet sauvignon (45 %), merlot (47 %), cabernet franc (6 %) and petit verdot (2%).
