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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 Carruades de Lafite is a total stunner. It's a great example of how Bordeaux has come along in the last few decades, in that it could have easily been a Grand Vin from another generation—maybe not from a great year, but from many years. Brisk acids and strong floral overtones immediately convey energy. Hints of lavender, rose petal, graphite and spice box are classic Lafite; all the Carruades lacks vis-à-vis its sibling is the classic Lafite mid-palate. This should blossom beautifully with time, and I would be in no rush to open it. What a delight. 04/2026

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Carruades de Lafite has quite an understated bouquet that needs a little more encouragement than usual. Blackberry, pencil box and light estuarine scents gradually unfurl. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied, with sapid black fruit on the entry, gentle grip, wonderful balance and plenty of freshness and brightness on the finish. What a superb Carruades. 05/2026

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William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 9% Cabernet France and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2025 Carruades de Lafite exhibits notes of sweet plums and berries mingled with notions of orange zest, cedar and cigar wrapper. Medium- to full-bodied, supple and fleshy, with powdery tannins, lively acids and a gently chalky finish, it checks in at 12.5% alcohol. 04/2026

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

An incredibly elegant second wine (which is classic Lafite), the 2025 Carruades De Lafite has cassis, raspberries, crushed violets, graphite, and spicy wood on the nose. Based on 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a very pure, focused mouthfeel, polished tannins, and flawless balance. It checks in at 12.69% alcohol with a pH of 3.62. 05/2026

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur rouge sombre, intense, aux reflets pourpres. Nez très aromatique, fin, fruité et subtil. Nuances d'aiguilles de pin rappelant Pessac. Profond à l'agitation du verre. Ultra minutieux dans sa texture dès l'entrée en bouche, très aromatique au milieu, avec un toucher gracieux, le vin fond sur le palais en évoluant ample, velouté, complexe et long. Pas une once de tanin à l'exception des 5 derniers % du palais. Assemblage : 55 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 34 % Merlot, 9 % Cabernet Franc, 2 % Petit Verdot. Degré d'alcool : 12°7. Rendement : 28 hl/ha. 13 % de vin de presse. Vendanges : du 2 au 20/09. Admirez la puissance du rendu pour un si petit degré d'alcool. 04/2026