2022 Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite

Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, offering a refined glimpse into one of Bordeaux’s most iconic estates. The 2022 vintage brings classic Pauillac elegance with remarkable precision, layered fruit, and a polished structure that makes it highly appealing both now and for the cellar.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep ruby-purple color with bright youthful intensity. The nose is expressive and layered, with blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, cedar, tobacco leaf, and subtle floral notes, all framed by a fine mineral lift. On the palate, it is usually sleek and composed, combining ripe dark fruit with finely textured tannins, fresh acidity, and the signature Cabernet-driven savory edge associated with Lafite. The finish is long and graceful, suggesting excellent aging potential, with the wine likely to evolve beautifully over the next 10–20 years depending on storage.

Production
Carruades de Lafite comes from vineyards associated with Château Lafite Rothschild in Pauillac, where gravelly soils, excellent drainage, and a classic left-bank Bordeaux climate help produce wines of structure and finesse. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard management and selective harvesting to preserve purity and balance. Vinification follows a careful, parcel-by-parcel approach, with the wine aged in oak to integrate tannins and enhance complexity while retaining the elegance of the vintage.

Food & Serving
This is a natural match for premium dishes such as roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, venison, or mature hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C for the best expression, and decant for about 1–2 hours if enjoying it young, as this will help the wine open and soften its tannins.

Producer
Château Lafite Rothschild is one of the most celebrated estates in Bordeaux and a historic First Growth of the 1855 Classification. Located in Pauillac, it has long been regarded as a benchmark for refinement, longevity, and terroir expression in fine wine. Carruades de Lafite carries the estate’s signature style in a more approachable format, while still reflecting the precision and prestige of one of the world’s great wine names.

We deliver within 2 - 6 business days. You can choose whether it should be to a parcel shop or home delivery. Free delivery to both parcel shops and your front door. Our store partners primarily use GLS, DPD, UPS and DHL for deliveries. We cover deliveries to the majority of countries in Europe.