Château Smith Haut-Lafitte
Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves)
4.8
Expert Rating
4.3
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
This Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan from the Grand Cru Classé de Graves is a truly remarkable vintage. Its deep, ruby-red colour and bouquet of ripe fruits and sweet spices make it an elegant and complex wine. On the palate, it is intense, full-bodied, and well-balanced. Its dark berry and currant flavours, as well as notes of tobacco and cedar, are complemented by silky tannins and a long, smooth finish. This wine is a classic example of the great wines of the Grand Cru Classé de Graves.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves) is a powerful and complex wine with aromas of blackberry, plum, cedar, and cigar box.On the palate, this wine is silky and lush, with notes of dark fruit, cocoa, and earthy spices. The finish is long and structured, with a lasting impression of ripe tannins and a hint of oak. A perfect balance of power and finesse, this Grand Cru Classé de Graves is a classic expression of Bordeaux terroir.
EXPERT RATING
4.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2061
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Intense
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (4)
Petit Verdot
Cabernet Franc
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Smith Haut-Lafitte
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.3
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