Carruades de Lafite 2001
Bottle (75cl) Red

About Carruades de Lafite 2001
Bottle (75cl)

The second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite 2001 is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and the rest of Cabernet Franc.

It has a superb dark red or deep dark garnet colour.
On the nose, the Carruades de Lafite 2001 offers great finesse. It is a clean and fruity wine, giving a great freshness. There are flavours of cherry, redcurrant and cranberry, accompanied by floral notes of violets and a hint of stone.
On the palate, the Carruades de Lafite 2001 is full and round. It is a refined wine, the fruits cover the palate like a caress. The tannic structure is fine and balanced.

The 2001 vintage of Carruades de Lafite is a pleasure to enjoy, as it is so well-balanced.
Whether it's the pleasure of the nose, the sweetness of the mouth or the astonishing freshness of its finish, it succeeds flawlessly! Drink it now!

Food and wine pairing

Lamb - Veal - Soft and fine game (deer, quail)

Features and characteristics

Other vintages from this owner

• 1928
• 1951