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Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pauillac |
Colour | Red |
Type | Still |
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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.
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.