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2005 Carruades de Lafite Pauillac - 3x150cl
06A5CARRM3PK _ 2005 - Carruades de Lafite Pauillac - 3x150cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Lafite Rothschild
  • Region Pauillac
  • Grape Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Case size 3x150cl
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2005 - Carruades de Lafite Pauillac - 3x150cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Lafite Rothschild
  • Region Pauillac
  • Grape Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Case size 3x150cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £1,459.14 Duty Paid inc VAT
Equivalent Bottle Price: £486.38 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £1,200.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, April 2006, Score: 90-92+

    A popular second wine, in 2005 it has a rich spicy palate with pronounced flavours of liquorice, dark berry fruit and lots of fleshy mouthfeel. At over 45% Merlot, which is unusually high for this wine, it is undoubtedly plush. The Wine Spectator describes it as "serious" and a worthy opponent for its exceptional 2000 equivalent. Drink 2012 - 2025+.

  • Goedhuis, April 2006, Score: 90-92+

    A popular second wine, in 2005 it has a rich spicy palate with pronounced flavours of liquorice, dark berry fruit and lots of fleshy mouthfeel. At over 45% Merlot, which is unusually high for this wine, it is undoubtedly plush. The Wine Spectator describes it as "serious" and a worthy opponent for its exceptional 2000 equivalent. Drink 2012 - 2025+.

  • Robert Parker, June 2015, Score: 89

    Their second wine, the 2005 Carruades de Lafite, shows much of the character of its bigger sister, with loads of red and black currant fruit, spice box and earth. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins, this precise, pure and seductive wine should be drunk over the next 15-20 years. Drink 2015-2035

  • Robert Parker, April 2008, Score: 89

    A classic example of a second wine, the 2005 Carruades de Lafite reveals a dark ruby hue with some pink showing at the rim. The moderately intense nose of graphite, forest floor, and sweet black currant fruit is followed by a medium-bodied, elegant wine with light to moderate tannin. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Drink: 2008 - 2023.

  • Decanter, April 2006, Score: 18/20

    Black-red, full, fragrant, spicy, rich yet full of restrained elegance, superbly aromatic and supple, a gorgeous wine, true class. Drink 2010-20. (18 points)

  • Wine Spectator, April 2006, Score: 89-91

    Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, currants and spices. Full-bodied and focused, with fine, tight tannins and a chocolate, berry and licorice aftertaste. Serious second wine of Lafite. Could be as outstanding as the 2000.

Producer

Château Lafite Rothschild

One peek into Château Lafite's cellar is like entering into the 18th century. Its cobweb-covered chandeliers subtly light shadowy corridors that play host to hundreds of ancient vintages. Nothing could be more representative of its wine making philosophy - classic, stylish and yet powerful - characteristics that have made it one of the most collectible wines in the world. Situated in the north of Pauillac, Château Lafite-Ro...Read more

One peek into Château Lafite's cellar is like entering into the 18th century. Its cobweb-covered chandeliers subtly light shadowy corridors that play host to hundreds of ancient vintages. Nothing could be more representative of its wine making philosophy - classic, stylish and yet powerful - characteristics that have made it one of the most collectible wines in the world. Situated in the north of Pauillac, Château Lafite-Rothschild sits on gravel soils with bits of limestone scattered in the mix. It is one of the largest estates in the Medoc and one of the most prominent, the wines exude elegance and finesse. The vineyard is laid out to mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (70%) with the rest comprising Merlot (25%) Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%). The second wine, Carruades de Lafite, has a slightly more Merlot than the Grand Vin and is thus more approachable in its youth.Read less

Region

Pauillac

Due south of St Estèphe lies the appellation of Pauillac, the king of Left Bank communes. It is home to three first growths as well as a plethora of other classified growths. Pauillac's renowned well-draining, gravelly soils enable its dominant grape Cabernet Sauvignon to reach fantastic heights of complexity and concentration. As a result, Pauilac's wines tend to be full-bodied with compact tannins and good freshness. Its aromatics are often what one associates with classic Bordeaux: pencil shavings, black currant and occasional mint. Some of the most famous châteaux of the commune are Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild, Pichon Baron, Pichon Lalande and Lynch Bages.

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