2022 Carruades de Lafite

拉菲山腳的優雅，二牌更快讓人上手。

為什麼選它？
- 莊園血統但更親民：取自靠近莊園山頂的Carruades地塊，保留拉菲風格，出手更早更友善。
- 法國橡木 18 個月陳釀：帶來支撐卻不搶果味，入口有層次又不厚重。
- 配餐超有彈性：酸度提亮，單寧細緻，牛扒或芝士都能hold住。

侍酒師私房筆記：打開是一種被控制的力量——黑醋栗、黑櫻桃接連跳出，伴隨淡淡紫羅蘭、煙草與石感礦物。口中清晰、酸度俐落，單寧細而有骨，收結帶點香料與皮革的餘味。無需等太久就能享受，也值得放幾年看它變化。

田地與釀造：Carruades 地塊自 1845 年為酒莊一部分，土壤帶有石礫與礫層的剛性，葡萄在 8 月末到 9 月下旬採收，分級選果後以法國橡木桶陳 18 個月；瓶塞封存，延展陳年潛力。

場景化配餐指南：週末扒房與朋友分一大塊 Ribeye；節日家庭烤羊配香草汁；小型品酒會搭配陳年硬芝士都很合適。

降維打擊對比：比起主牌更早能喝到拉菲風格；對想追求名莊血統又怕等太久的人，這瓶是性價比與即飲性的黃金交叉。

Soul Hook: Pauillac precision with a second‑wine’s immediate charm.

Why choose it?
- Estate pedigree in a ready-to-enjoy package: from the Carruades plateau next to the château, this bottling carries Lafite’s line while offering earlier approachability.
- Classic ageing, modern lift: 18 months in French oak gives structure without hiding bright, chalky freshness—drink sooner or cellar with confidence.
- Versatile for dining: refined tannins and lively acidity pair effortlessly with richer cuts and aged cheeses.

Winemaker’s & Vineyard Notes: Carruades de Lafite is made from selected plots on the Carruades plateau, a set of holdings acquired mid-19th century just beneath the château hilltop. Harvests (31 Aug–24 Sep) were vinified with meticulous sorting; maturation lasts 18 months in French oak before bottling under cork.

Tasting Note (Sommelier): The 2022 shows a clear core of blackcurrant and black cherry framed by violet and subtle tobacco; graphite and a chalky mineral streak give definition. On the palate it’s energetic—bright acidity, fine-grained tannins and a long, layered finish with spice and leather echoes.

Occasions & Pairing: Decant 60 minutes for immediate pleasure. Ideal for a Hong Kong steakhouse night, a celebratory roast lamb, or a refined cheese board at a dinner party.

Competitive Edge: Offers a slice of Lafite Rothschild DNA with greater approachability and strong value versus the Grand Vin—prestige, structure and drink-now appeal in one bottle.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5 - 14%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, black cherry, violet, tobacco, graphite, chalky minerality, fine tannins, bright acidity, spice, leather
• Food Matching: Beef and Venison, Ribeye steak on the bone, Steak frites, Cheddar, Roast lamb, Aged hard cheese
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon : 53%, Merlot : 40%, Cabernet Franc : 4%, Petit Verdot : 3%, Other ,

Winery

Château Lafite Rothschild（Lafite）

Château Lafite Rothschild