Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2nd Wine 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 52%, Merlot 42%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 3%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Representative critic scores: Wine Advocate 91–93, Vinous 91–93, Decanter 92, James Suckling 95–96, Jeb Dunnuck 92

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruited Pauillac with blackberry, cassis, cedar, tobacco, pencil lead and lavender. Medium-full, layered fruit framed by graphite-edged, velvety tannins and bright acidity; long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye, beef stew, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, beef rendang, soy-glazed short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic fermentation, aged 12–18 months in French oak (approximately 25–30% new).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, sourced from Carruades plateau plots adjacent to the château; established as the estate's Deuxième Vin to reflect Lafite character with greater Merlot presence.