Carruades De Lafite 2015
75cl
/
12.5% Vol
A stellar Bordeaux wine made from a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and, 7% Cabernet Franc aged for 18 months in barrels. Medium-bodied, refreshing, and with a well-played chewy texture.
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Carruades De Lafite 2015
€475.00
Ex Tax: €386.18
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Delicate notes of red and black plums, black cherries, and dried herbs plus touches of cedar chest and beef drippings
Colour
Medium to deep garnet-purple
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Medium-bodied, refreshing and with a well-played chewy texture. An accessible structure, finishing long and savory.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol %
12.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Bordeaux/Pauillac
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
91/100 - Robert Parker
16.5/20 - J Robinson
90/100 - Decanter
91/100 - Wine Spectator
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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