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TWO CASES OF CARRUADES DE LAFITE ROTHSCHILD
This consignment introduces two cases of pristine Carruades de Lafite, in immaculate condition.
The 2000 vintage in Bordeaux is one that needs no introduction. It proudly stands alongside of the 1945 and 1982 as one of the finest Bordeaux vintages of all time. With ideal ripeness achieved thanks to the uninterrupted sunshine in August and September, 2000 was the year of the blockbuster Bordeaux: inky, rich and tannic. Nearly every estate had the chance to produce fantastic wines to cellar, with the top Chateaux leading the way, creating the finest claret with another 30 or 50 years left in their extraordinary lifespan. This legendary vintage began on an inauspicious foot, with one of the worst outbreaks of mildew in the past twenty years. A chilly January and February suddenly reversed course with higher than normal temperatures in March, causing the buds to burst ahead of schedule. Dampness, along with the dreaded mildew, followed in April and May, causing quiet resignation among once hopeful vingerons. June and July also proved difficult and wet, until the very end of the month when a large high pressure weather pattern stalled over France, creating the hot and dry conditions Cabernet and Merlot ripened through the months of August and September, the fruit growing large and developing thick skins to withstand the arid weather. Merlot was picked beginning September 14, with the more reticent Cabernet going into vat near the beginning of October, and a legend was born.
Carruades de Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2000
Pauillac
Lot 213 in original wooden case
"The second wine of Chteau Lafite, Carruades is named for a particular portion of the Lafite vineyard. In previous vintages, this wine was produced exclusively from the Carruades vines, but today, this fruit is joined by grapes from the entire property to produce a silken marvel of a Pauillac, expressive and supple, yet structured and capable of long aging. The 2000 vintage is among the very best of the second wines. This holds true today, showing a wine of ripeness and depth, but also great equilibrium. This drinks well now, and could last for years to come." CC, October 2008.
1 dozen bottles per lot
This consignment introduces two cases of pristine Carruades de Lafite, in immaculate condition.
The 2000 vintage in Bordeaux is one that needs no introduction. It proudly stands alongside of the 1945 and 1982 as one of the finest Bordeaux vintages of all time. With ideal ripeness achieved thanks to the uninterrupted sunshine in August and September, 2000 was the year of the blockbuster Bordeaux: inky, rich and tannic. Nearly every estate had the chance to produce fantastic wines to cellar, with the top Chateaux leading the way, creating the finest claret with another 30 or 50 years left in their extraordinary lifespan. This legendary vintage began on an inauspicious foot, with one of the worst outbreaks of mildew in the past twenty years. A chilly January and February suddenly reversed course with higher than normal temperatures in March, causing the buds to burst ahead of schedule. Dampness, along with the dreaded mildew, followed in April and May, causing quiet resignation among once hopeful vingerons. June and July also proved difficult and wet, until the very end of the month when a large high pressure weather pattern stalled over France, creating the hot and dry conditions Cabernet and Merlot ripened through the months of August and September, the fruit growing large and developing thick skins to withstand the arid weather. Merlot was picked beginning September 14, with the more reticent Cabernet going into vat near the beginning of October, and a legend was born.
Carruades de Lafite Rothschild--Vintage 2000
Pauillac
Lot 213 in original wooden case
"The second wine of Chteau Lafite, Carruades is named for a particular portion of the Lafite vineyard. In previous vintages, this wine was produced exclusively from the Carruades vines, but today, this fruit is joined by grapes from the entire property to produce a silken marvel of a Pauillac, expressive and supple, yet structured and capable of long aging. The 2000 vintage is among the very best of the second wines. This holds true today, showing a wine of ripeness and depth, but also great equilibrium. This drinks well now, and could last for years to come." CC, October 2008.
1 dozen bottles per lot
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