Carruades De Lafite 2005

Description

Chateau Lafite Rothschilds second wine, Carruades de Lafite presents similar characteristics to the Grand Vin, but with its own personality linked to a higher proportion of Merlot and to specific plots that are used to produce Carruades. The name comes from the Carruades plateau, a group of plots acquired in 1845 just next to the vines on the Chateau hilltop.2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vines to adapt by reducing their leaf area. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively cooler weather in August and the cool nights allowed good acidity levels to be maintained, resulting in slow steady ripening.TASTING NOTES AT BOTTLING A year of atypical weather but in the end ideal for the production of healthy, very ripe grapes with wonderful freshness. Complex, slightly exotic nose. Fairly full-bodied, rounded and fleshy on the palate. Long finish with a touch of liveliness. – Carruades de Lafite