Carruades de Lafite 2024 | Pauillac
47% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Vinous (Neal Martin) 90-92 P
The 2024 Carruades de Lafite has more Merlot than Cabernet Sauvignon for the first time in many vintages (47% and 45% respectively). It has fine purity on the nose, black cherries mixed with cassis and pencil box aromas. Impressive delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh and focused entry. The 2024 is very well balanced with gentle grip, plenty of tension and a hint of black truffle on the finish. This is a commendable Deuxième Vin.
Vinous (A. Galloni) 91-93 P
The 2024 Carruades de Lafite is plush, sensual and inviting right out of the gate. Soft contours wrap around a core of plum, black cherry, gravel, incense, licorice and baking spice. This is a rare Carruades that is Merlot-driven. It's a balance that works quite well. This showy, inviting Carruades is quite the charmer
Jean Marc Quarin 94, Vinous (91-93), Jane Anson 92, Vinum 92-94, James Suckling 93-94, Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 91-93, Vinous (Neal Martin) (90-92)
Drink: 2029-2047