Chateau Lafite Rothschild 'Carruades de Lafite', Pauillac, France 2021 Peter Jakob Kühn The oak is neatly integrated

The oak is neatly integrated and it gradually builds to a very refined and satisfying finish

The NV Brut Reserve is a gorgeous wine full of Bouey and Pinot Noir character

with cardamom and more star anise as well as a firm tannic frame standing in the background

Sicilian classic

The heavier clay based soils produces wine dark fruits and spice

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 'Carruades de Lafite', Pauillac, France 2021 Peter Jakob Kühn The oak is neatly integratedThe second wine of first growth Chateau Lafite Rothschild, more Merlot inflected and approachable than the grand vin. The 2021 is elegant and perfumed, with redcurrant, cedar, pencil shavings and floral lift over silky, refined tannins. James Suckling 95 points.