Carruades de Lafite 2020

Characteristics and tasting advice for Carruades de Lafite 2020

Tasting

Color
Intense and bright carmine red hue.

Nose
Initially discreet, the nose quickly reveals fragrances of redcurrant and raspberry, accompanied by minty and licorice notes.

Palate
The attack is silky and fresh, surprising for a sunny vintage. The dense tannic structure expresses itself throughout the tasting, leading to a discreet but promising finish.

All the purity of a very great name from Pauillac

The property

First among the classified growths in 1855 from Bordeaux, the Château Lafite Rothschild is a lord on its gravel lands. Carrying a long viticultural tradition initiated in 1620, it has asserted itself over the centuries as a true standard-bearer of the Pauillac appellation on the left bank of the Bordeaux region. Indeed, from Cardinal Richelieu to the then President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, the great personalities of this world have fallen under the charm of these great wines with a unique soul and unparalleled refinement.

The vineyard

Château Lafite Rothschild benefits from an exceptional location with a vineyard divided into three major areas. The Carruades plateau is located to the west of the estate on fine gravel and sandy soils over limestone subsoils.

The wine

Second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite 2020 is a great Pauillac wine.

The vintage

Thanks to the storms that followed the veraison, the grapes remained in excellent health. The optimal climatic conditions of the 2020 vintage allow the merlot to flourish and offer its most beautiful aromatic expression. 

Vinification and aging

Alcoholic fermentation in wooden, cement and steel vats, accompanied by gentle pumping over. Maceration of about 20 days. Malolactic fermentation then racking of the wines into French oak barrels made by the Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac. Aging for about 16 months.

Blend

Cabernet sauvignon (52%)
Merlot (42%)
Cabernet franc (3%)
Petit verdot (3%).