Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Carruades de Lafite 2018 [NET] 26REASONABLE complex bourbon

complex bourbon

with a clarity of vision and a sense of purpose none can deny

this red blend embraces the philosophy of pure terroir expression—no added sulfites

mineral-driven wines

hints of spice box and sweet vanilla bean

Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Carruades de Lafite 2018 [NET] 26REASONABLE complex bourbonCarruades is the second wine of Lafite, made from younger vines and parcels not selected for the grand vin. The 2018 blend is 56. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, and 5. 5% Cabernet Franc that higher Merlot share is what makes Carruades approachable earlier than the grand vin while still carrying the Lafite house style of graphite, cedar, and aromatic lift. 2018 was a warm, generous Left Bank vintage, and that ripeness shows up here as plush dark