2013 Carruades De Lafite

92 POINTS

James Suckling

Pretty density and flavor for Carruades in this less than perfect year. Shows tobacco, cream and chocolate aromas and flavors with black currants. Full to medium body, fresh finish.

90 POINTS

Steven Spurrier - Decanter

Lovely Lafite fragrance on the nose and almost crunchy fruit on the palate, no hint of a poor vintage, quite forward for Carruades.

90 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

This second wine of Lafite Rothschild is packed with acidity, nervy black currant fruits and extreme freshness. It's a light wine, all fruit and only hints of tannin and structure.

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

88–90. Barrel Sample. The wine has intense, tight acidity, layered with tannins. Underneath this fresh and structured character there are softer berry fruits. The end has abundant, exciting freshness.

Wine Spectator

This is rather silky in feel, with pretty red currant, plum and raspberry coulis flavors that glide along, picking up a light iron hint through the finish. Stylish, if a little shy on depth.

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2013 Carruades de Lafite graces the palate with dark red cherry, plum, spice and tobacco notes. A supple, accessible Pauillac, the 2013 is best enjoyed in its youth, before the fruit begins to fade. The Carruades is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Tasted twice. Points: 87-89

James Suckling

A delicate wine with berry, tobacco and chocolate character. Medium body, light finish. Very light. Points: 86-87

Wine Spectator

This is rather silky in feel, with pretty red currant, plum and raspberry coulis flavors that glide along, picking up a light iron hint through the finish. Stylish, if a little shy on depth. Drink now through 2019. 20,000 cases made.