Scores
90
Robert Parker
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.
92
Vinous
The 2024 Carruades de Lafite is plush, sensual and inviting right out of the gate. Soft contours wrap around a core of plum, black cherry, gravel, incense, licorice and baking spice. This is a rare Carruades that is Merlot-driven. It's a balance that works quite well. This showy, inviting Carruades is quite the charmer.
94
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.
92
Decanter
Rose petals and red berries on the nose, smells fresh and fragrant. Dried flowers on the nose. Gorgeous. Lovely chewy tannins strike first, with a chalky texture and soft raspberry and cranberry fruit in the back. There’s power and density but delivered well. Structured, not so demonstrative right now, but a balance of acidity, tannins and fruit. Plentiful and really quite charming with salty edges, chalky minerality and some bitter tobacco and chocolate nuances. Very clean. Slate and graphite. Ends cool and clean. 2% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 12% press. 3.65pH.