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Carruades de Lafite 1996 ‘Château Lafite Rothschild’
€275,00 incl VAT: €332,75
Specification
| Country | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Sub Region | |
| Bottling | Estate Bottled |
| Type of Wine | Red wine |
| Year | |
| Bottle size | 0.75 L |
| Packaging | Loose |
| Rating | 89 |
| Reviewer | Average |
Label |
gl |
| Capsule | good condition |
| Level |
neck |
I have noticed in my tastings that the second wine of Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, has improved over recent years. The 1996 Carruades de Lafite, a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot, may turn out to be the finest Carruades I have ever tasted. It possesses as much power, ripeness, and fleshy fruit (because of the high percentage of Merlot) as I have ever detected in this offering. While it does not quite have the characteristics of Lafite, being fleshier and more accessible, it is a beautifully made wine with a subtle dosage of toasty new oak, an appealing texture, and excellent length.
