Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
Millésime | 1995 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, Pauillac |
Raisin | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | |
État | Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine |
Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
Stock | 0 |
I have noticed in my tastings that the second wine of Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite, has improved over recent years. The 1995 is a 40% Merlot/60% Cabernet Sauvignon blend. It exhibits more of the trademark characteristics of its bigger sibling. Elegant, with spicy new oak, lead pencil, and creamy black currant fruit, this is a medium-bodied, finesse-styled wine with excellent purity and overall equilibrium.
Light aromas of currant and blackberry. Medium- to full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a medium finish.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 16/20 points.