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WEINWISSER: "45 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 47 % Merlot, 6 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot, 33 hl/ha. 14 % Presswein. Dicht verwobenes Bouquet, edle Würze, zarte rotbeerige Konturen, Heidekraut und heller Tabak. Am komplexen Gaumen mit seidig saftiger Textur, straff, vibrierende Rasse und engmaschiger Körper. Im konzentrierten, aromatischen, langen Finale frische Schattenmorelle und erkalteter Hagebuttentee mit anregendem Extrakt. Höherer Merlot-Anteil als sonst aufgrund Verrieselung, daher strenge Selektion."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "A juicy and fruity Carruade that's driven by merlot this year. Fresh red berry and cherry fruit, with a medium body and a light, composed framework of tannins. Fresh, crunchy and elegant, with a delicate, nuanced finish. 47% merlot, 45% cabernet sauvignon, 6% cabernet franc and 2% petit verdot."
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VINUM: "Leuchtendes Rubinrot; feinduftige Nase, florale Noten, Kirschen, Cassis, Brombeeren; am Gaumen cremig im Auftakt, präzis, knackige Frucht, pudrige Tannine, rotfruchtig, frisch, mit weissem Pfeffer und viel Mineralität im Abgang. Hochelegant; ein hervorragender Carruades."
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FALSTAFF: "Dunkles Rubingranat, tiefer Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Frische Herzkirschen, feine Kräuterwürze, zart nach Nougat, kandierte Orangenzesten sibd unterlegt. Straff. Rotbeerig, etwas Cassis, frisch strukturiert, lebendiger Säurebogen, rote Waldbeeren im Abgang, entwickelt, ein lebendiger Speisenbegleiter."
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ANSON: "Gorgeous deep plum colour, very juicy, extremely well handled, savoury and mouthwatering, cassis bud, roses, crayon, shorter on the finish than a typical Carruades, but this has plenty of subtle pleasure and will be ready to drink sooner than usual. Harvest 23 September to 7 October, 32hl/h yield, 47% of the harvest is in this wine, 12% press."
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LISA PERROTTI-BROWN: "Deep garnet-purple colored. Needs a little coaxing to bring out notes of crushed red and black plums and fresh raspberries, with touches of dried Provence herbs, wet slate, and lavender. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing and pure with fine-grained tannins and a well-sustained, savory finish."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Licorice, black currants, plums, and leafy tobacco nuances create the perfume. The palate is even better with its vivid display of fresh, juicy, crisp, red, with black fruits paired with a fine line of tannins down the middle giving you grace, character, and refined, freshness. The finish displays the wines elegance, with a touch of chalk on the back end of the finish. Give this just a year, or two in the bottle and it will be quite charming in your glass. The wine is a blend of 47% Merlot, 45% Cabernet, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. 3.65 pH. Picking took place September 23 - October 7. Drink from 2028-2040."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 Carruades de Lafite is a blend of 47% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet France and 2% Petit Verdot. Unwinding in the glass to reveal aromas of dark berries, plums, lilac and tobacco leaf, it's medium-bodied, lively and open-knit, with a moderately persistent finish."
