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Carruades de Lafite 2001

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon

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Tasting Notes

The elegant second wine, 2001 Carruades de Lafite reveals notions of lead pencil shavings intertwined with cherry, currant, cranberry, and wet stone-like aromas. Drink this medium-bodied, up-front Pauillac over the next decade.

87
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (153), June 2004
92/94
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, March 2002

A blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon (around 50%) and Merlot (42%) with the balance Cabernet Franc, the 2001 Carruades shows the tell-tale lead pencil, ripe black currant, and cedary notes in a medium-bodied, pure, sweet, and accessible style. It should drink well during its first 10-12 years of life.

88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (146), April 2003
88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (140), April 2002
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