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Lot 270

Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2004

Closed11 December 2014

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Carruades de Lafite Rothschild 2004
Pauillac
Ex-château. In original wooden case
Tasting note: Lafite’s second wine has become stronger over recent vintages as the selection for the grand vin has become Draconian under administrator Charles Chevalier. The dense ruby/purple-tinged 2004 Carruades de Lafite (48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) exhibits sweet, crunchy, savory, black cherry, and raspberry fruit along with hints of road tar, spring flowers, and a touch of minerality. Give it 1-2 years of cellaring, and drink it over the following 12-13. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #165 Jun 2006
12 bottles per lot