Carruades de Lafite Pauillac 2012 subregion_Yolo County Delicate on the pocket book

Delicate on the pocket book

and a gem that dates back 60 million years

The 2012 is absolutely gorgeous

served in a burre blanc with grilled veggies or salad

Grapes for this cuvée are selected from the best growers of the area and acquired as fruit to be pressed at Bouvet-Ladubay's facilities

Carruades de Lafite Pauillac 2012 subregion_Yolo County Delicate on the pocket bookLafite's second wine is much closer to a balance of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that the first wine. It's also a properly rich, satisfying wine that is as much fruit as structure. Packed with blackberry fruits, it has a fresh character that dominates the firmer tannins and touch of bitter chocolate.