In Bond Fine Wine. 2006 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. Second wine • Red Bordeaux in 1x150cl. Top critic score: 90/100 (RP). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Robert Parker (RP) — 90/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/02/2009 · Drink 2009-2024
The second wine, which has soared in quality over the last decade, is an outstanding effort displaying a character similar to that of Lafite, without the size, depth, and aging potential of that wine. The 2006 Carruades de Lafite offers up aromas of graphite, cedar, black currants, sweet cherries, and smoky herbs. This complex, more evolved, medium-bodied, silky-textured, sexy offering will provi…
Neal Martin (NM) — 86–88/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 19/04/2007
Tasted at Lafite. A deep garnet core. A high toned, Merlot-scented nose with a touch of Xmas cake and Morello. Moderate definition. The palate is medium-bodied, toasty with a touch of bitter chocolate. A little "furry" but there is certain good concentration if not good breeding. Blackberry and cherries on the finish. A solid Carruades but no great shakes. Tasted April 2007.
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 87–89/100 · International Wine Cellar, 01/05/2007
(48% each merlot and cabernet sauvignon, with 2.5% cabernet franc and 1.5% petit verdot) Bright ruby-red. Fruit-driven aromas of currant and cherry lifted by a floral topnote. Juicy and firm on the palate, with complex flavors of currant, minerals, flowers, dark chocolate and currant leaf. The wine's acid spine and slight greenness give it a very fresh, vibrant character and contribute to the imp…