Community Tasting Notes (average 92.2 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 20 notes)

Rating: (90-92) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 152 on Apr-04

Rating: 89/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/06

Rating for France-Bordeaux-Pauillac: 95 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>

I've drunk several vintages of Carruades de Lafite over the years. The 2003, though nice, was not my most memorable; that being the 2000 is my favorite thus far. The 1996 vintage was quite a mouthful and extraordinarily smooth.

took more than 4 hours and several rounds of decanting before wine opened up. nose is typical paulliac. masculine approach with a slight sweet finish. still tannic and considered young and can hold for several more years. on day 3 wines still tannic but finish is stronger. open 2015.