{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-carruades-de-lafite-2000","title":"Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarruades de Lafite 2000 is the second wine of Château Lafite Rothschild, offering a more approachable expression of one of Bordeaux’s most iconic names while still carrying the unmistakable Lafite elegance. Built for longevity and refinement, this vintage combines precision, finesse, and depth in a way that reflects the estate’s long-standing reputation at the very top of Pauillac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep ruby-garnet colour with plenty of life still in the core. The nose is classic Lafite in style: refined aromas of black cherry, cassis, cedar, and graphite, with subtle hints of pencil shavings, dried herbs, and lightly toasted oak.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and beautifully composed, with polished tannins, bright fruit, and a sense of purity that keeps everything focused and graceful. The finish is long and understated, showing the structure and balance expected from a serious Bordeaux, and it still has excellent ageing potential thanks to its freshness, concentration, and fine tannic frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarruades de Lafite comes from the vineyards of Pauillac in Bordeaux’s Médoc, where gravelly soils and a cool Atlantic-influenced climate help produce wines with structure, aromatic precision, and longevity. The blend for this vintage is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Petit Verdot; the wine was aged in French oak, with only a modest proportion of new barrels to preserve its elegance and fruit purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with classic dishes such as roast lamb, beef fillet, duck breast, game, or aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C to allow the aromatics and texture to fully open, and consider decanting for an hour or two if drinking now, as this will help the wine show its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Lafite Rothschild is one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates and a first growth in the 1855 classification, with a history stretching back to the 13th century. Now part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the château remains a benchmark for Pauillac and for fine wine worldwide, known for producing wines of remarkable finesse, age-worthiness, and international acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Lafite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122405974258,"sku":"FW-2143","price":302.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/1_2_1893_1.png?v=1777475888","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-carruades-de-lafite-2000","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}