Presentation
18th century Chartreuse surrounded by vineyards planted in the middle of the gravelly plateau of Saint-Estèphe, Château Laffitte Carcasset has been producing wine since 1790, when Mr. Joseph Laffitte, the king's prosecutor, purchased the estate and established the vineyard. In 1955, Viscount Pierre de Padirac acquired the property. The vineyard expanded and numerous technical improvements were made for proper wine aging. His daughter-in-law Constance and her children Pierre and Foulques now manage the family estate.
Terroir
Graves of the Garonne. Clay-limestone subsoil.
Harvest
Intra-parcel selection and harvesting of each terroir at optimal maturity.
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel tank Slow and gentle extraction.
Ageing
12 months in oak barrels 40% new barrels.
Varietals
Merlot : 50%
Cabernet-sauvignon : 45%
Cabernet franc : 5%
Specifications
Tasting
Very discreet nose, almost evanescent, which opens up with aeration to warm notes of spices, cooked black fruits. Beneath still very present tannins, a fresh wine, evolving between juicy fruits and floral notes.
Reviews
Wine Spectator
James Suckling
Vinous
