Carruades de Lafite
⏳ wine.drinking_window
2025 - 2045
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, roasted duck
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The 2019 Carruades de Lafite carries the name of the Carruades plateau, a prized parcel acquired by the estate in 1845. This second wine benefits from the same meticulous care as the Grand Vin, showcasing the unique signature of the Pauillac terroir. The 2019 growing season was defined by a hot, dry summer, but perfectly timed late-summer rains allowed the grapes to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while retaining a vibrant, refreshing acidity. Composed of a classic blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and rounded out by Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the wine was aged for 18 to 20 months in French oak barrels crafted in the estate's own cooperage. The result is a wine of remarkable precision, offering velvety tannins, dark berry fruit, and a subtle cedar spice that reflects the legendary gravel soils of its origin.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Situated in the prestigious Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, Château Lafite Rothschild is a legendary First Growth estate whose winemaking heritage dates back to the 17th century, famously acquired by Baron James de Rothschild in 1868. The estate's exceptional terroir, characterized by deep gravel beds over limestone, is meticulously farmed to produce Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends of unparalleled elegance and longevity. Utilizing traditional vinification methods alongside aging in custom oak barrels crafted at their own cooperage, the estate produces its world-renowned Grand Vin, Château Lafite Rothschild, alongside its highly esteemed second wine, Carruades de Lafite.