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Carruades de Lafite (2nd wine of Ch Lafite) 2005
Pauillac, Second wine
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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. Score: 89 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2035 30 June 2015 |
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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. Score: 89 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2023 01 April 2008 |
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Tasted single blind at Southwold. This has a deep ripe plumy nose with good definition and freshness: cedar and blackberry, a tangible sense of mineralite but tightly-coiled. A dense weighty palate, great concentration and vibrant acidity, very focused, lithe, wonderful definition with a lifted cedar finish. No frills, but masterful winemaking is afoot here. Score: 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2012-2025 01 July 2009 |
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Good deep red. Pungent aromas of currant, cherry skin, leather, graphite, olive and flowers. Suave, minerally and penetrating, with lovely energy and floral lift. Not at all a fleshy style but classic, vibrant and firmly built, finishing with excellent lift. Score: 91 Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2008 |
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Has coffee and chocolate aromas, with hints of ripe fruit. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a fruity, plummy, milk chocolaty aftertaste. The second wine of Lafite Rothschild. Best after 2012. Score: 89 James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008 |
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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. Score: 89 - 91 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 April 2006 |
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Quite aromatic. Very sumptuous texture and a lovely herald of the vintage if it is not unbelievably expensive. Very ripe and mulberry flavoured and, without tasting the grand vin, you could really lose yourself in this - such fine tannins - truly cashmere! Just a little inkiness on the finish lets it down from top status. A very slightly raw, green note on the nose announces itself only after tasting Lafite itself! Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2015-2025 10 April 2006 |
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The second wine of Lafite has been impressive in quality recently, thanks in part to the Chateau’s rigorous selection process. This year 48.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45.5% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, 1.5% Petit Verdot. A very clean and pure nose with bright bramble fruit character. Quite exciting to taste with very appealing fleshy dark fruits, notes of cedar, toast and spices, with a vibrant mouthfeel and soft, silky tannins. Score: - Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900 |