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Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves)

Château Smith Haut-Lafitte
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375 mL
750 mL
Wine Type
Red Wine
RegionBordeaux
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Country
France
SubregionPessac-Léognan
Drinking Window
GrapesPetit VerdotCabernet FrancMerlotCabernet Sauvignon
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.
Pros:
  • Robust aroma with notes of blackberry, cassis, and tobacco
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Cons:
  • High tannin levels may be too harsh for some palates
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User Rating:

4.3
Sometimes Reviewed

Expert Rating:

4.8

Wine Expert Note:

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.
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