Carruades de Lafite (Rothschild)2009

RED WINE

Tasting notes

Superb lively bouquet. The palate gradually takes shape, full-bodied and generous at first, then presenting ripe tannins, well-developed structure and a very fruity finish.

Vintage 2009

The beginning of the growth cycle was a tricky period due to a rather warm, very wet spring. The team had to be particularly vigilant in order to protect the vines.
Fine, stable weather returned in June and continued throughout the summer. In fact conditions became drought like, interspersed in July, August and September with welcome periods of light rain. Plenty of sunshine, with temperatures that were high without becoming scorching, and fairly cool nights enabled slow ripening that pushed the start of the harvests back to the end of September. Exceptionally favourable weather conditions, crowned by harvests in the sun, made for a vintage that was certain to be outstanding. - See more at: http://www.lafite.com/en/chateau-lafite-rothschild/the-wines/carruades-de-lafite/#sthash.5RWKKj1Y.dpuf