CARRUADES de LAFITE
Second wine from Château Lafite-Rothschild

Second wine of Lafite-Rothschild.

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J-M Quarin : 96/100 “Hints of pine needles reminiscent of Pessac. Deep colour when swirled in the glass. Meticulously textured from the very first sip, highly aromatic on the palate, with a graceful mouthfeel; the wine melts on the palate, developing into a full-bodied, velvety, complex and long finish.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 94-95/100 “The higher proportion of Cabernet brings this cuvée even closer to the status of a grand cru. The finesse of the winemaking and the quality of the terroir lend this Carruades great elegance and depth.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Carruades de Lafite has quite an understated bouquet that needs a little more encouragement than usual. Blackberry, pencil box and light estuarine scents gradually unfurl. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, with sapid black fruit on the entry, gentle grip, wonderful balance and plenty of freshness and brightness on the finish. What a superb Carruades."

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 92-94/100 "The 2025 Carruades de Lafite is a total stunner. It's a great example of how Bordeaux has come along in the last few decades, in that it could have easily been a Grand Vin from another generation—maybe not from a great year, but from many years. Brisk acids and strong floral overtones immediately convey energy. Hints of lavender, rose petal, graphite and spice box are classic Lafite; all the Carruades lacks vis-à-vis its sibling is the classic Lafite mid-palate. This should blossom beautifully with time, and I would be in no rush to open it. What a delight."