Carruades de Lafite Chateau Montrose called Castiglioncello after the 11th-century

called Castiglioncello after the 11th-century castle at the vineyard's upper edge

initially crafted the wine for private enjoyment among family

this Columbia Valley Syrah is the perfect food pairing wine

with intense notes of crème de cassis

the Médoc's more renowned classed growths

Carruades de Lafite Chateau Montrose called Castiglioncello after the 11th-centuryPRE ORDER 2005 WA 93 The 2005 vintage was excellent, resulting in dense, concentrated fruit with high acidity. As the second wine of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, this vintage is considered a serious, high quality wine. 2006 JS 96 Blackcurrant, violet, graphite, cedar, tobacco, and cocoa. Medium bodied, balanced acidity, and well melted tannins. 2007 JS 91 Juicy with red berry, blue fruit, and fine tannins, showing some savory herbaceous, "leafy" notes