Carruades de Lafite-Rothschild

2016 comes from an extremely impressive and contrasting vintage. The

Summer was characterized by drought: the vines had to wait two months until the

Berry ripeness can withstand drought stress. This heat wave, which lasts longer than in...

2015 could have had a negative impact on the ripening of the grapes.

But to the great relief of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild it started on the 13th.

September to rain. The weather remained hot until the end of the harvest

dry and thus enabled perfect ripening of concentrated red wines

Grapes. The nose impresses with expressive aromas of baked goods

Plums, sour cherries and blackcurrants with a hint of

stewed tea, bay leaves and plowed ground as well as a hint of

tree bark. It is medium-bodied with a full core of red and black

Fruits on the palate. The wine shows a solid, grainy frame

convincing freshness and a long mineral finish.