Carruades De Lafite Red Wine

France - Bordeaux - Pauillac - Offering up aromas of red berries, cassis, cedar box and orange rind, it's medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, with good concentration and a long, penetrating finish.

France - Bordeaux - Pauillac - "Attractive, showing blackcurrants, lead pencil and flowers such as lavender and violets on the nose, as well as tobacco. Medium-bodied and juicy with firm and linear tannins that are rather endless. Impressive stones and chalkiness."

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- Deeply concentrated nose, almost sweet violets - very distinctive; lovely palate, very silky and defined, lots of matter, good weight and texture. Elegant - nice flavors. A little hot on the finish.

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- "This is a beautiful Carraudes with currant, sweet-tobacco and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied with a dense center-palate and tight, polished tannins. Fresh, with tension. Reminds me of the 1995 Lafite. This is so Lafite in character."

France - Bordeaux - Pauillac - Seductive, with mulled plum and black cherry fruit that is infused with dark tea, singed cedar and bay notes. Iron note nicely imbedded through the finish, which has a subtle tug of earth. Very restrained in feel, but with some serious sneaky length.

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- "This is very classically structured with a palate that starts off slowly. Full-bodied and chewy with a soft, creamy texture and a long finish. Savory. A touch austere." (Barrel Score 96-97)

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- Deeply concentrated nose, almost sweet violets - very distinctive; lovely palate, very silky and defined, lots of matter, good weight and texture. Elegant - nice flavors. A little hot on the finish.

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France - "Lead-pencil aromas with currants and plums, too. Full body, silky tannins and a focused and very refined finish. It's the tannins that drive things. An excellent second wine of Lafite. Needs two or three years to soften."

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- "Thought this is the second wine for Lafite, it is a major wine in its own right, with its dense, powered fruit and a structure obviously built to last. There is sweet, rich fruit and lively vibrant acidity."

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- Deeply concentrated nose, almost sweet violets - very distinctive; lovely palate, very silky and defined, lots of matter, good weight and texture. Elegant - nice flavors. A little hot on the finish.

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- "Displays much of the same lead pencil, charcoal and black currant notes of its bigger sister, although it is forward, precocious and far less structured than the grand vin. Nevertheless, this wine, which can be drunk now, will cellar for 20-25 years."

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- "Medium to deep garnet-purple colored... joyful notions of black cherries, redcurrant jelly and cassis plus hints of kirsch, cedar chest, pencil lead and a waft of raspberry leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate possesses bags of poise and freshness..."

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France- Deeply concentrated nose, almost sweet violets - very distinctive; lovely palate, very silky and defined, lots of matter, good weight and texture. Elegant - nice flavors. A little hot on the finish.

Pauillac, Bordeaux, France - "Currants and blackberries on the nose. Spicy and intense undertones. Full body, with juicy fruit and a soft, very silky texture and a long, long finish. Polished and very pretty. Best Carraudes ever."