Carruades de Lafite 2014
From the gravelly soils of Pauillac, the Carruades de Lafite 2014 (Château Lafite Rothschild) is an elegant red wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it reveals notes of dark fruits and spices, refined in barrels. Fresh and silky, it pairs with meats and cheeses through 2030.
Nestled in the heart of Pauillac, this legendary estate has embodied Bordeaux excellence for centuries, carried by the Rothschild legacy. An exceptional terroir where every plot tells the story of an exceptional wine.
- Terroir : Gravelly and clay-limestone soils of Pauillac, bathed by a temperate oceanic climate — an ideal setting for wines of mineral elegance and rare depth.
- Vinification : Tradition and precision, where every step — from manual harvesting to aging in oak barrels — is orchestrated to reveal the purity of the fruit and the complexity of the terroir.
Tasting notes for Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2014
- On the eye : A deep garnet red robe of silky density, where ruby reflections betray a still vibrant youth.
- On the nose : First, aromas of fresh blackcurrant and wild blackberry, followed by more enveloping notes of cedar, blonde tobacco, and a subtle hint of graphite — like a mineral breath rising from the estate's gravel beds.
- On the palate : A precise and velvety attack, where the tension of the Cabernet Sauvignon marries the roundness of the Merlot, carried by a lively acidity and a chalky minerality that stretches into a saline and persistent finish.
Serve at 16–18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 2014
A vintage marked by balanced maturity, where freshness and concentration complement each other to deliver a wine of classic elegance, typical of the great Pauillacs.
- Aging potential : To be enjoyed now for its generous fruit, or cellared for 10 to 15 years at a constant temperature (12–14°C) and away from light.