{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-carruades-de-lafite-1994-750ml-2-072026","title":"Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac Carruades de Lafite 1994 - 750ml (Damage item)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1994 Carruades de Lafite is the esteemed second wine of the First Growth estate, Château Lafite Rothschild, in Pauillac, Bordeaux. Blended from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Core Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWine Name: Château Lafite Rothschild Carruades de Lafite 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Varieties: A classic Bordeaux blend primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRipiness: Fully Mature, suitable as a representative of Bordeaux wines aged over 30 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlavor Characteristics: Aromas of ripe black cherry, cedar, forest floor, eucalyptus leaf, and iron, with a slightly delicate salty finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional Scores: Mainstream scores range from approximately 85 to 90 points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShared Top Terroir: The grapes are harvested from the Carruades high-altitude vineyards adjacent to the flagship Château Lafite Rothschild, sharing similar top-tier terroir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely Rigorous Selection: Each year, Château Lafite Rothschild selects only about one-third of its top-quality wines for its flagship wine, while the remaining exceptionally high-quality essence is used for this second label, making it surpass the quality of many classified growths in the same appellation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Value Collection: Compared to the expensive flagship wine, it offers a more accessible entry point, allowing collectors to experience Château Lafite Rothschild's classic winemaking techniques and aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile \u0026amp; History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Notes: Features a classic, savory Bordeaux profile with black fruit aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant), accompanied by hints of vanilla and red rose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Context: The 1994 Bordeaux vintage was solid, but this specific wine had a peak maturity window between 2000 and 2004. If you are holding a bottle, it is highly recommended to check the cork and ullage, as the wine may have oxidized or dried out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstate Connection: \"Carruades\" refers to the Carruades plateau, prime vineyard parcels acquired by the estate in 1985 that sit adjacent to the grand vin's primary plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wine's Link Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45834875961388,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/2008\/2220\/files\/Lafite1994_1.jpg?v=1784788496","url":"https:\/\/wines-link-store.com\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-pauillac-carruades-de-lafite-1994-750ml-2-072026","provider":"Wine's Link Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}