Carruades de Lafite 1988
IN BOND
Appellation - Pauillac
Owner - Rothschild family
First wine – Château Lafite Rothschild
50 to 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 to 50% Merlot, 0 to 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Decanting – 2 hours or more
Tasting temperature – 16-18 °C
Ageing in barrel for 18-20 months in new oak barrels
Annual production – 20,000 cases