| Brand | Château Lafite |
| Appellation | Bordeaux, France |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Oak Treatment | French oak |
| Aging | more than 12 months |
| Total Varietal Composition % | 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 5.5% Cabernet Franc |
Product details
The 2018 Carruades de Lafite is composed of 56.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 5.5% Cabernet Franc. The Merlot was harvested September 17-24, the Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested September 25 to October 5, and the Cabernet Franc was harvested September 24. Deep garnet-purple colored, it reveals a very serious nose of pencil shavings, black tea, violets and dark chocolate with earthy wafts of underbrush and mossy bark over a core of warm cassis, blackberry preserves and black raspberries. Medium to full-bodied, the densely packed, black-fruited palate is laced with loads of compelling mineral sparks with a firm, grainy frame and beautiful freshness to lift the long, earthy finish.
