Carruades De Lafite 1998

Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1998 750ml

Carruades de Lafite 1998 is the Pauillac red cuvée of Château Lafite Rothschild, named for the Carruades plateau adjoining the estate's celebrated gravel ridge.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Game.

Winemaking & Maturation

The estate uses traditional Bordeaux methods for Carruades, including fermentation in oak, cement and stainless-steel vats, followed by approximately 16 months in French oak.

Traditional Bordeaux vinification; the estate describes alcoholic fermentation in oak, cement and stainless-steel vats with light pumping over.

Approximately 16 months in French oak barrels, according to the estate's general Carruades production specification.

Technical details: 16 months maturation

Winery Background

First recorded as a wine producer in 1234, Château Lafite Rothschild received Premier Grand Cru Classé status in 1855 and was acquired by Baron James de Rothschild in 1868. Carruades de Lafite takes its name from the adjoining Carruades plateau.

Château Lafite Rothschild: Premier Grand Cru Classé · First recorded 1234 · 112 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• 1998 vintage Carruades de Lafite.
• Produced by Château Lafite Rothschild.
• Pauillac appellation.
• Standard 750ml bottle.

Product Information

• Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
• Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Pauillac
• Vintage: 1998
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1998 750ml?

A mature Pauillac from one of Bordeaux's historic First Growth estates, offering Carruades' distinct identity in the 1998 vintage.

Who is Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1998 750ml best for?

Collectors and enthusiasts seeking mature left-bank Bordeaux.

What is Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1998 750ml?

Carruades de Lafite is Château Lafite Rothschild's distinct Pauillac cuvée, produced from estate parcels and named after the Carruades plateau.

Is Carruades de Lafite 1998 Château Lafite Rothschild's grand vin?

No. Carruades de Lafite is a separate estate cuvée and must not be confused with the grand vin, Château Lafite Rothschild.

How should Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1998 750ml be served?

Pair with roast beef, lamb or game; handle and serve mature bottles carefully.