Carruades de Lafite (Rothschild) 2010
- Producer Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Pauillac
- UPC 0 15643 49117 7
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Item# 1603-10
James Suckling
95pt
Wine Advocate
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Wine Enthusiast
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Wine Spectator
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Carruades de Lafite
Chateau Lafite Rothschild's second wine, Carruades de Lafite presents similar characteristics to the Grand Vin, but with its own personality linked to a higher proportion of Merlot and to specific plots that are used to produce Carruades. The name comes from the Carruades plateau, a group of plots acquired in 1845 just next to the vines on the Chateau hilltop.
Vintage 2010
The vineyard cycle began with a cold, relatively wet winter, resulting in a slightly later bud break than in 2009, in mid-April. Growth was then boosted by dry, sunny weather in April. May and June were characterized by alternating periods of rain and sunshine. June began with a cold spell that complicated the flowering of the Merlot, resulting in flower abortion and uneven grape size.
Fortunately, July was very dry (less than 20 mm of rain) with relatively high temperatures, which helped the vines to catch up from the delayed flowering. August and September were very dry, with beautiful daytime temperatures and cool nights creating ideal conditions for the grapes to slowly reach optimal ripeness.
Tasting notes
Floral bouquet. Notes of ripe fruit, blackcurrants, cedar, and spices.
A dense, rich wine with very refined, well-integrated tannins. Excellent length; overall, an elegant, balanced wine.
A dense, rich wine with very refined, well-integrated tannins. Excellent length; overall, an elegant, balanced wine.
