2006 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac, Bordeaux

In the talented hands of the charismatic Charles Chevalier this is another very fine Carruades. Polished and attractive, this very grand Second wine of Lafite has lovely creamy blackcurrant and strawberry fruit, with a persistence rarely seen in 2006. A delicate, harmonious red fruit nose, leads onto a silky, feminine palate and a beautifully balanced finish. This is an excellent, and very good value, glimpse at the wonders of Ch. Lafite but is also a very good wine in its own right.