Moulin des Carruades (now known as Carruades de Lafite from the 1980s) is the legendary second-wine from Château Lafite-Rothschild. Made with the grapes sourced from neighbouring vineyards and the wine featuring a blend of 50-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30-50% Merlot and 0-5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Matured for 15-20 months in new oak barrels.
Château Lafite-Rothschild
Château Lafite Rothschild is a wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. Known for its exceptional quality and long history, it is considered one of the world's greatest wine producers.
France
France is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wine-producing countries, renowned for its diverse range of wine styles and regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy.
AOC
AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) is France’s official wine classification system, regulating geographic origin, grape varieties, viticulture, and winemaking practices to ensure quality and authenticity. It protects traditional regional wine styles and names.