Saint-Estèphe
The second wine of Château Laffitte Carcasset is made from grapes grown on the same terroir.
It consists of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, using the same fermentation methods as our grand vin.
This wine is aged primarily in vat with a small percentage aged in barrel.
Le Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset
2020 ranks among the great vintages. It is the perfect example of Bordeaux know-how: a sunny but fresh vintage, with minerality and tension and a promising aging potential.
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Le Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset
The nose gives off aromas of black fruits, with beautiful notes of blackberries and cherries. The tannins are pleasant in the mouth, the wine is well balanced, supple and round.
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Le Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset
2018 is a sunny and demanding vintage. After a mild but rainy spring, marked by strong mildew pressure, the lasting sunshine saved the vintage. The hot summer temperatures have benefited the beautiful clayey gravel soils, which are particularly favoured in dry years.
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Le Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset
The nose has aromas of black fruits, blackberries and cherries with slightly woody notes. The mouth is round and fruity, the tannins are melted.
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Le Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset
Black fruits, blackberries and cherries aromas in the nose with slightly woody notes. The palate is round and fruity, the tannins are mellow. The Reflet de Laffitte Carcasset 2016 is a very pleasant wine to taste in its youth but can be easily cellared for 4 to 6 years.
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