Carruades de Lafite 75cl bottle from Pauillac, Bordeaux

Carruades De Lafite - 75cl

$420.00 SGD – $534.00 SGD

Carruades De Lafite — 75cl — the celebrated Carruades De Lafite — distinctive as the 2nd wine of legendary Château Lafite Rothschild (1st Growth 1855). Museum-grade Bordeaux acquisition from same Pauillac estate as Lafite.

Why you'll love it

  • Extraordinarily layered refined Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon character, warm cassis + cedar + graphite + tobacco + oak mastery, gentle Carruades depth (younger vines from same Lafite estate), delicate powerful elegance, elegant Carruades De Lafite mastery
  • 2nd wine of legendary Château Lafite Rothschild (1st Growth 1855)
  • Distinctive same-estate Pauillac heritage — younger vines from Lafite parcels
  • Museum-grade Bordeaux acquisition

Perfect pairings

Reserved for exceptional occasions. Serve at cellar temperature (16-18°C) in a large Bordeaux glass. Decant 1-2 hours before serving for optimal expression.

Perfect for

  • Serious Bordeaux collectors seeking museum-grade legacy
  • Investment-grade wine acquisition
  • Once-in-a-generation collector gifting

Compare with

Ready for Lafite Rothschild flagship? Try museum-grade Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2012 ($1,538).

Frequently asked

What is the 1855 Classification?
Distinctive Bordeaux Left Bank Château classification established 1855 by order of Napoleon III for Paris Universal Exhibition. Ranked Médoc Châteaux from First Growth (Premier Cru) to Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru). First Growths: Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion, Mouton Rothschild (added 1973). Widely regarded as one of the world's most iconic wine classifications globally.

What is a 2nd wine?
Distinctive Bordeaux tradition — many great châteaux produce a "2nd wine" from younger vines or parcels not selected for the flagship ("grand vin"). Same estate, same winemaking team, more accessible price. Carruades is Lafite Rothschild's 2nd wine — considered one of the world's finest 2nd wines globally.

Quick facts

  • Category: Bordeaux Left Bank Red (Pauillac, 2nd Wine of Lafite Rothschild)
  • Producer: Château Lafite Rothschild
  • Region: Bordeaux (Pauillac)
  • Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot + Cabernet Franc + Petit Verdot
  • Volume: 75cl
  • Serving temperature: 16-18°C
  • Delivery: Free islandwide white-glove delivery across Singapore (secured transit)

Vintage: 2011

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Brand: Château Lafite
Type: Wine
SKU: 1088
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Description

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Aromatic and elegant — soft cassis, gentle red cherry, soft graphite minerality, gentle cedar, soft tobacco, gentle warm spice, soft toasted oak — distinctively Pauillac.

PALATE

Smooth and elegant — soft cassis, gentle red cherry, soft graphite minerality, gentle cedar, soft tobacco, gentle warm spice, soft toasted oak, refined tannins — silky, layered, and harmoniously balanced.

FINISH

Long and refined — lingering cassis, gentle cedar, soft graphite, refined tannins, and a warm refined fade — distinctively luxury Pauillac.

ABV: 13% ABV

Additional Information
Vintage

2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021
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