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James Suckling
CARRUADES DE LAFITE, 2003
PAUILLAC
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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CARRUADES DE LAFITE, 2003
Détail du vignoble
| 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 |
Histoire et anecdotes
Caractéristiques
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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