Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2nd Wine 2005

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected scores: Decanter 93, Wine Enthusiast 91, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 89; other publications range ~89–93 (Wine Spectator, Vinous, Neal Martin/Decanter)

Tasting Note
Medium-bodied Pauillac showing blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, tobacco and forest-floor notes; silky texture, refined tannins, vibrant acidity and a long mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, filet mignon, game (venison), mature cheeses (Comté, blue). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (galbi), beef rendang, shiitake mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification with plot-based fermentations; matured ~18–20 months in oak (≈10% new for this vintage); final assemblage selects declassified Lafite fruit for the second wine.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild). Carruades de Lafite is the estate’s second wine, named after the Carruades plateau; crafted from younger/declassified plots to reflect Lafite character with earlier approachability.