Carruades de Lafite 2021
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Characteristics and tasting advice for Carruades de Lafite 2021
Tasting
Color
Bright and vibrant red color.
Nose
Mature and complex, the nose is marked by fresh maturity, with delicious fragrances of blackberry and blackcurrant.
Palate
A lively attack gives way to a dense and voluminous texture. The tannins rise in power without aggressiveness, leading to a long and harmonious finish, still tight.
The finesse and elegance of a Second Wine from Pauillac
The estate
First among the classified growths in 1855 of Bordeaux, the Château Lafite-Rothschild is a lord on its gravel lands. Carrying a long viticultural tradition initiated in 1620, it has asserted itself over the centuries as a true standard-bearer of the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. Indeed, from Cardinal Richelieu to the then President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, the great personalities of this world have fallen under the charm of these great wines with a unique soul and unparalleled refinement.
The vineyard
Château Lafite Rothschild benefits from an exceptional location with a vineyard divided into three major areas. The Carruades plateau is located to the west of the estate on fine gravel and sand soils over limestone subsoils.
The wine
Second wine of Château Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite 2021 is a reference among the wines of Pauillac.
The vintage
The 2021 vintage required a particularly fine selection for the blend of Carruades. This wine benefits from the Merlots from the great terroirs of the southeast plateau, which provide its distinctive structure. This year, the young vines planted in these exceptional plots have shown promise, demonstrating their ability to quickly adapt to a more temperate vintage.
Vinification and aging
Alcoholic fermentation in wooden, cement and steel vats, accompanied by gentle pumping over. Maceration of about 20 days. Malolactic fermentation then racking of the wines into French oak barrels made by the Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac. Aging of about 16 months.
Blend
Cabernet sauvignon (55%)
Merlot (36%)
Cabernet franc (5%)
Petit verdot (4%).
