JD
95
Jeb Dunnuck
(Rating 93 - 95) The second wine of Lafite checks in as 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. This smoking good second wine has more than a little Lafite character and offers ample red and black fruits, notes of tobacco, graphite, and leafy herbs, medium to full-bodied richness, silky, polished tannins, and a great finish. As with the Grand Vin, it's concentrated, powerful, and flawlessly balanced. Reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck, Issue date: May 2023. Drinking window: N/A.
RP
93
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
(Rating 91 - 93) Aromas of sweet cherries and berries mingled with hints of cedar box, loamy soil, warm spices, violets and orange zest introduce the 2022 Carruades de Lafite, a medium to full-bodied, bright and velvety blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Reviewed by William Kelley, Issue date: April 2023. Drinking window: N/A.
V
94
Vinous
(Rating 92 - 94) The 2022 Carruades de Lafite is a real showstopper. I don't remember tasting a Carruades quite like the 2022, a wine that combines the richness of the year with tons of supporting structure. Super-ripe, red-fleshed fruit, blood orange, mint, cinnamon, and rose petal all race across the palate, supported by bright citrus-driven acids that keep the flavors vibrant. I can’t wait to see how this turns out. Reviewed by Antonio Galloni, Issue date: April 2023. Drinking window: 2028 – 2042.