| Classification | |
| Type | Rouge |
| Marque | Chateau Lafite Rothschild |
| Vin | Carruades de Lafite Rothschild |
| Millésime | 1998 |
| Pays | France |
| Région principale | Bordeaux |
| Région | Pauillac |
| Cépage | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
| Alcohol % | 13% |
| Volume | 0,75 |
| État | Parfait |
| Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
| Consommable | 2009-2015 |
| Stock | 0 |
| État | Parfait |
| Étiquette | Légèrement Sale |
This has become one of the finest second wines produced. The 1998 (a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 4.5% Cabernet Franc, and 1.5% Petit Verdot) is an outstanding effort. While very Lafite-like (although more supple and forward), it exhibits a dense ruby/purple color in addition to an excellent bouquet of black fruits, smoke, earth, and minerals, supple tannin, an excellent texture, and a long, fine finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2015.