Chateau Lafite Rothschild 'Carruades de Lafite', Pauillac, France 2021 Peter Jakob Kühn this red from one of

this red from one of the higher altitude vineyards in Uco Valley

with sharp green apple and citrus standing out and complemented by fresh floral hints

vinous and textural with chalky length

with cardamom and more star anise as well as a firm tannic frame standing in the background

As this wine opens up

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 'Carruades de Lafite', Pauillac, France 2021 Peter Jakob Kühn this red from one ofThe second wine of first growth Chateau Lafite Rothschild, more Merlot inflected and approachable than the grand vin. The 2021 is elegant and perfumed, with redcurrant, cedar, pencil shavings and floral lift over silky, refined tannins. James Suckling 95 points.