Carruades de Lafite 2005

robert_parker89

Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Their second wine, the 2005 Carruades de Lafite, shows much of the character of its bigger sister, with loads of red and black currant fruit, spice box and earth. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins, this precise, pure and seductive wine should be drunk over the next 15-20 years.

robert_parker93

Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Deep inky purple hue. A lovely nose: sweet black fruits, sea-salt, black cherry. The palate has firm tannins, lots of concentration, and layers of toasty black fruits, spice and black pepper. Quite masculine, solid, good grip. Very fresh and quite elegant on the finish. Excellent. Tasted April 2006.

robert_parker89

Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr.

A classic example of a second wine, the 2005 Carruades de Lafite reveals a dark ruby hue with some pink showing at the rim. The moderately intense nose of graphite, forest floor, and sweet black currant fruit is followed by a medium-bodied, elegant wine with light to moderate tannin. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

robert_parker93

Reviewed by: Neal Martin

Tasted single blind at Southwold. This has a deep ripe plumy nose with good definition and freshness: cedar and blackberry, a tangible sense of mineralite but tightly-coiled. A dense weighty palate, great concentration and vibrant acidity, very focused, lithe, wonderful definition with a lifted cedar finish. No frills, but masterful winemaking is afoot here. Drink 2012-2025. Tasted January 2009.

vinous91

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

Good deep red. Pungent aromas of currant, cherry skin, leather, graphite, olive and flowers. Suave, minerally and penetrating, with lovely energy and floral lift. Not at all a fleshy style but classic, vibrant and firmly built, finishing with excellent lift.

vinous91

Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer

(48.5% cabernet sauvignon, 45.5% merlot, 4.5% cabernet franc and 1.5% petit verdot) Bright medium ruby. Very pure aromas of cassis, minerals, violet and licorice. Juicy, elegant and precise, with lovely acidity framing the dark fruit and mineral flavors. On the austere side but with excellent verve and cut. Very long for this wine.