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CARRUADES DE LAFITE, 2003

PAUILLAC

"Notes of blueberry, raisin, and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with round and chewy tannins and a long finish. A hint of raisin, but I like it." - James Suckling

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, 1st Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
AROMAS Blueberry, raisin, spices
FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Ribeye steak, duck breast
VINIFICATION

The vinification is done by plot, in traditional stainless steel and oak vats. Aging lasts 16 to 20 months, 80% in new barrels.
SIZE 75 CL

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396,00 € T.T.C.
396,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE Organic
GRAPE VARIETIES

Cabernet Sauvignon 50 to 70%, Merlot 30 to 50%, Cabernet Franc 0 to 5%, Petit Verdot 0 to 5%
VINEYARD AREA 116 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 20,000 cases
HARVEST Manual 
TERROIR

Deep and fine gravel, sandy surface with limestone subsoil 
History and anecdotes
Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild. The château, located in Médoc within the Pauillac appellation, was classified as a First Growth in 1855. The history of Château Lafite Rothschild dates back to the 13th century. Until the 17th century, the estate was a co-seigneury, and some lands were already dedicated to viticulture. Between 1670 and 1680, Jacques de Ségur structured the vineyard. In 1868, Baron James de Rothschild acquired the château.
CARRUADES DE LAFITE

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, 1st Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
AROMAS Blueberry, raisin, spices
FOOD & WINE PAIRING

Ribeye steak, duck breast
VINIFICATION

The vinification is done by plot, in traditional stainless steel and oak vats. Aging lasts 16 to 20 months, 80% in new barrels.
SIZE 75 CL