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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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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."
