2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild 'Carruades de Lafite'
Pauillac, France
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- $ 7,774 / 750ml
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4 from 34 User Ratings
- 15 Critic Reviews
- Style Red - Savory and Classic
- Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend Red
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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Second label of Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Initially called Moulin des Carruades.
Critic tasting note: (2009 vintage) "Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, soft and forward, this energetic, polished, silky, floral and, spicy red berry dominated wine, with its tobacco nuances is in its prime time drinking window. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc." - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
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2009 750ml
Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite (2009+2010+2014+2015+2016), FR Pauillac Second Vin, Francia
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Grape Variety / Blend
51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc & 2% Petit Verdot
Details
About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Château Lafite Rothschild’s second wine, Carruades de Lafite presents similar characteristics to the Grand Vin, but with its own personality linked to a higher proportion of Merlot and to specific plots that are used to produce Carruades. The name comes from the Carruades plateau, a group of plots acquired in 1845 just next to the vines on the Château hilltop.
- Drinking Window
- 2012-2042
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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12.5 - 13.5%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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French
- Winemaker
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Charles Chevalier
- Ownership
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Barons de Rothschild
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vintage Notes
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The beginning of the growth cycle was a tricky period due to a rather warm, very wet spring. The team had to be particularly vigilant in order to protect the vines. Fine, stable weather returned in June and continued throughout the summer. In fact conditions became drought like, interspersed in July, August and September with welcome periods of light rain. Plenty of sunshine, with temperatures that were high without becoming scorching, and fairly cool nights enabled slow ripening that pushed the start of the harvests back to the end of September. Exceptionally favourable weather conditions, crowned by harvests in the sun, made for a vintage that was certain to be outstanding.
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- Ageing
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16 to 20 months, 80% in oak barrels (10% new)
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Superb lively bouquet. The palate gradually takes shape, full-bodied and generous at first, then presenting ripe tannins, well-developed structure and a very fruity finish.
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Awards
(1)Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Galloway bone-in-sirloin Main Course
- Flavourful and lean beef from traditional Scottish breed
- Western
- Ribeye steak on the bone Main Course
- With snail Béarnaise
- Western
- Steak frites Main Course
- Minute steak with fries
- Contains: beef steak
- French
- Cheddar Cheese Course
- British
Details
About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Château Lafite Rothschild’s second wine, Carruades de Lafite presents similar characteristics to the Grand Vin, but with its own personality linked to a higher proportion of Merlot and to specific plots that are used to produce Carruades. The name comes from the Carruades plateau, a group of plots acquired in 1845 just next to the vines on the Château hilltop.
- Drinking Window
- 2012-2042
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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12.5 - 13.5%
- Sweetness
-
Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
-
Oaked
- Oak Type
-
French
- Winemaker
-
Charles Chevalier
- Ownership
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Barons de Rothschild
- Closure Type
-
Cork
- Vintage Notes
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The beginning of the growth cycle was a tricky period due to a rather warm, very wet spring. The team had to be particularly vigilant in order to protect the vines. Fine, stable weather returned in June and continued throughout the summer. In fact conditions became drought like, interspersed in July, August and September with welcome periods of light rain. Plenty of sunshine, with temperatures that were high without becoming scorching, and fairly cool nights enabled slow ripening that pushed the start of the harvests back to the end of September. Exceptionally favourable weather conditions, crowned by harvests in the sun, made for a vintage that was certain to be outstanding.
Read more
- Ageing
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16 to 20 months, 80% in oak barrels (10% new)
- Producer Tasting Notes
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Superb lively bouquet. The palate gradually takes shape, full-bodied and generous at first, then presenting ripe tannins, well-developed structure and a very fruity finish.
Read more
Awards
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Critics Scores & Reviews
(15)2009 vintage
91 / 100
15 scores
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When to drink: 2012 to 2042
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Sep 2019
Medium-bodied, elegant, fresh, soft and forward, this energetic, polished, silky, floral and, spicy red berry dominated wine, with its tobacco nuances is in its prime time drinking window. The wine was made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Jan 2013
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2009 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2012
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe. In der Nase feine Holzwürze, zarter balsamischer Touch, frische Orangenzesten, angenehmes Bukett. Stoffig, gute Komplexität, frische Säurestruktur, reife Kirschen, mit schokoladigen Tanninen unterlegt, mineralisch, reife Weichselfrucht im Nachhall, braucht noch einige Jahre, um sich ganz zu zeigen, sehr gutes Entwicklungspotenzial, überdurchschnittlich gute Performance.
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2012
Currants and blackberries on the nose. Spicy and intense undertones. Full body, with juicy fruit and a soft, very silky texture and a long, long finish. Polished and very pretty. Best Carraudes ever. Try in 2018.
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Oct 2011
91-93 Barrel sample. Very soft wine, with ripe Merlot dominant. There is a rich character along with fresh tannins, very juicy, licorice and big, firm fruits.
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Jun 2010
Intense crimson. Profound, focused, straightforward nose driven by black cherry. Power and concentration drive the palate counterbalanced by a touch of freshness. Sharper finish.
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Apr 2010
When to drink: 2016
to 2025
2009 Vintage
Tasted: Mar 2010
When to drink: 2018
to 2018
2009 Vintage
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User Ratings
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Avg. Price (ex-tax)
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92 / 100
$ 418
2024
91 / 100
$ 165
2023
93 / 100
$ 208
2022
93 / 100
$ 344
2021
91 / 100
$ 369
2020
93 / 100
$ 430
2019
93 / 100
$ 516
2018
93 / 100
$ 480
2017
90 / 100
$ 504
2016
92 / 100
$ 538
2015
91 / 100
$ 509
2014
90 / 100
$ 500
2013
88 / 100
$ 362
2012
90 / 100
$ 474
2011
89 / 100
$ 422
2010
91 / 100
$ 662
2009
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$ 7,774
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$ 449
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$ 476
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$ 556
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$ 320
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2009 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more
Vintage quality: Legendary
Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep
For Bordeaux, the 2009 vintage is widely regarded as legendary.
The year produced excellent wines across the board, including those from the sweet wine appellations of Sauternes and Barsac.
Although, the growing season began with a warm early spring, both...
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