Carruades de Lafite 2016 is a wine of sweet contrasts with a strong flavour. A summer drought put an important water strain on the vines until veraison, making maturation longer than usual. Fortunately, the rains of 13 September and hot, dry weather until the harvest allowed for perfect ripening, giving Lafite-Rothschild's Carruades a robust sweetness.
CHARACTERISTICS
| Name | 2nd wine of Ch. Lafite-Rothschild |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc/Petit Verdot |
| Typology | Red wines |
| Region | Bordeaux (France) |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
| Bottle format | 75 cl |
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| Perfume | The nose is very concentrated, with notes of black fruit and tobacco. |
| Taste | In the mouth, this Pauillac is quite rich (a Pauillac in the purest style) on fine-grained but slightly present tannins. |
