Product Overview
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"The poise and elegance of this wine are exemplary. Freshness shines through the interplay between tannins and acidity. A gentle backbone of fruits contrasts with the wine's structured potential. Drink from 2022." -RV, 3/1/20
92 Points - Vinous
"Just as it was from barrel, the 2017 Carruades de Lafite is ample and rich on the palate. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice and plum all fill out the wine's frame effortlessly. In 2017, Carruades is especially resonant and creamy, with notable richness and volume. I expect the 2017 will drink well with just a few years in bottle." -AG, Dec/2019
91 Points - Wine Advocate
"The 2017 Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it prances out of the glass with joyful notions of black cherries, redcurrant jelly and cassis plus hints of kirsch, cedar chest, pencil lead and a waft of raspberry leaves. Medium-bodied, the palate possesses bags of poise and freshness, dishing out lots of bright red and black fruits with a soft, finely grained frame, finishing long with a skip in its step." -LPB, 3/16/20
89 Points - Wine Spectator
"Ripe and direct, featuring cherry and currant notes lined with singed vanilla and mesquite accents, showing a tug of sweet tobacco at the very end. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2027. 20,000 cases made." -JM, 3/31/20
