Carruades de Lafite (2nd wine of Ch Lafite) 2002

Similar to its bigger sibling, but leaner and not nearly as concentrated, as one might expect being a second wine, the 2002 Carruades reveals the Lafite fragrance of lead pencil shavings intermixed with red and black currants, plums, and a hint of cherries. Medium-bodied, with tart acidity, this is a wine to drink over the next decade.

Score: 87

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2015 30 April 2005