The red wine Carruades de Lafite, vintage 2011 from the winery Château Lafite-Rothschild has been rated in 2022 by Peter Moser with 92 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon from the region Pauillac in France.
Dark ruby garnet, good depth of colour, purple reflections, subtle edge brightening. Delicate hints of candied purple fruit, liquorice, tobacco savouriness, a hint of precious wood. Medium complexity, ripe cherries, good freshness, round tannins, mineral touch on the finish, salty-lemon touch on the finish, a light-footed, lively food companion.
More about the tastingDark ruby garnet, violet reflections, subtle edge brightening, delicate notes of nougat and black berries, a hint of herbal spice, dark minerality, ripe heart cherries in the background. Elegant, juicy, red berry confit, fine acidity, well-integrated tannins, subtle extract sweetness on the finish, lingers well, delicate chocolate touch in the aftertaste.
More about the tastingDark, pithy berry fruit, spicy touch, fine roasted aromas. Elegant, balanced, black berries, delicate licorice and cassis, fine herbal spice, mineral touch, fresh and persistent, appears somewhat light-footed, will still benefit from bottle ageing.
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