Les Carruades de Lafite 2011, Pauillac
| Category: | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
|---|---|
| Category: | dry |
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Subregion: | Médoc |
| Winery: | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Grape variety: | 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 39 % Merlot, 3,5 % Cabernet Franc, 2,5 %Petit Verdot |
| Classification: | 2nd wine of Ch. Lafite Rothschild |
| Vintage: | 2011 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 12,5 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
A red still wine made from 70 to 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 to 50% Merlot and 0 to 5% Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the vineyards of the French Bordeaux Médoc - Pauillac wine region - dry.
Second wine from Château Lafite Rothschild. The production uses - a Petit Verdot. The wine is aged for 18 months in barrels that are 10 to 15% new, the rest are two years old. The wine takes its name from the area adjacent to the best vineyards of Château Lafite, purchased in 1845.
Dark colour, distinctive woody bouquet, powerful yet silky on the palate with an exceptionally long finish. A much sought-after wine by experts, offering an enjoyment similar to its famous neighbour at a much lower price.
A maximum of 120-180,000 bottles are produced each year.
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Château Lafite Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate located in the Pauillac area of the Médoc region, where some of the world's most sought-after and expensive red wines are produced. Unlike the more robust Latour and Mouton Rothschild, Lafite Rothschild is known for its fragrance, elegance, finesse, and harmony. However, great vintages can age for 50 years or more.
Wines from Château Lafite Rothschild are among the most expensive in the world. A notable instance is from 1985, when a nearly 200-year-old bottle of Château Lafite from 1787 was sold at Christie's auction house in London for an impressive $156,450.
The precise blend of the grand vin (wine named Château Lafite Rothschild) can vary depending on the vintage. It often contains between 80-95% Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot making up most of the remainder. At the winery, each plot of vines is kept separate for fermentation to preserve their terroir and allow maximum control during blending. The wine matures for up to 20 months in new oak barrels.
The vineyard here, renowned for its excellent terroir, is nearly 100 hectares, making it one of the largest in Médoc, and the winery produces about 35,000 cases of wine annually. Château Lafite Rothschild wines are characterized by a delicious softness and balance. Thanks to the presence of Merlot, the wine is soft and rounded, while the primary components of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc bring elegance and exceptional aging potential to the wine.
