Carruades De Lafite Pauillac 2nd Wine (ex Château 2024) 1998

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Carruades De Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 2nd Wine (ex Château 2024)
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 33%, Cabernet Franc 4.5%, Petit Verdot 1.5%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 92 pts; widely regarded as an outstanding second wine from Château Lafite

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-currant and black cherry with graphite, pencil-lead, tobacco, and smoky earth. Supple, polished tannins, medium-full body and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), soy-braised beef, shiitake and beef stir-fries.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: fermentation in oak/cement/stainless vats, ~20-day maceration, malolactic fermentation, aged ~16 months in French oak (typically previously used barrels).

Vineyard Info
Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild (Domaines Barons de Rothschild), sourced from the Carruades plateau plots adjacent to the château; noted for Lafite’s classic elegance and long history.