Carruades de Lafite Chateau Montrose With average vine age of

With average vine age of more than 20 years

Philippe was joined by his son

called Castiglioncello after the 11th-century castle at the vineyard's upper edge

relying on finesse rather than sheer power

and plum skins

Carruades de Lafite Chateau Montrose With average vine age ofPRE ORDER 2005 WA 93 The 2005 vintage was excellent, resulting in dense, concentrated fruit with high acidity. As the second wine of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, this vintage is considered a serious, high quality wine. 2006 JS 96 Blackcurrant, violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and cocoa. Medium bodied, balanced acidity, and well melted tannins. 2007 JS 91 Juicy with red berry, blue fruit, and fine tannins, showing some savory herbaceous, "leafy" notes