Carruades de Lafite 2016

Chateau Carruades de Lafite 2016 is an extraordinary red wine, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, pencil lead, cedar, and tobacco. The wine's bouquet is complex and layered, showcasing the depth and complexity of the fruit and the underlying terroir. On the palate, Chateau Carruades de Lafite 2016 is rich and opulent, with a full body and a silky texture. The flavors are deep and concentrated, with notes of dark fruits, cassis, licorice, and hints of earthiness. The wine's tannins are fine and well-integrated, providing structure and balance, while the acidity adds vibrancy and freshness. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering notes of fruit, spice, and tobacco that linger on the palate. This vintage exemplifies the remarkable precision and elegance that Chateau Lafite Rothschild is renowned for, showcasing the artistry and finesse of Bordeaux winemaking at its best.

Robert Parker - 92 Points

"A blend of 49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Carruades de Lafite opens with expressive baked plums, Morello cherries and blackcurrant cordial scents with touches of stewed tea, bay leaves and tilled soil plus a waft of tree bark. Medium-bodied with a great mid-palate core of red and black fruits, it has a solid, grainy frame and compelling freshness, finishing long and minerally."

Antonio Galloni - 90 Points

"The 2016 Carruades de Lafite has a richer, more opulent bouquet compared to its peers, featuring intense blackberry, boysenberry and cassis fruit, if perhaps not displaying the precision of other Pauillacs. The medium-bodied palate is not quite as luxurious as the aromatics, displaying supple tannins and a slightly powdery texture. There’s good depth here and fine acidity, plus plenty of black pepper toward the finish. Fine. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting"