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97-99 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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2018 Smith Haut Lafitte is a little shy to begin. With coaxing, it very slowly unfurls to reveal a heart-stopping perfume of violets, red roses, kirsch, black cherries and redcurrant jelly, before giving way to a profound core of warm blackcurrants, blackberry preserves, molten licorice and cinnamon stick with nuances of dried mint, orange blossoms (yes!) and cloves. Full-bodied, the fruit does veritable pirouettes on your palate, both elegant and powerful in its expression, coating the mouth with densely packed red and black fruits while revealing tons of mineral, floral and savory sparks, framed by exquisitely fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing very long.
Technical Details
- Blend60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petite Verdot
- WinemakerFabien Teitgen
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- AppellationPessac-Leognan
- Oak60% new oak
- Alcohol14.5%
Chateau Smith Haut Lafite Pessac-Leognan 2018
Proprietary Blends | France
WA97-99
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Super limited and just in! Cheers to no more tariffs on French wine! this is a wine for the cellar and one of the gems of the excellent 2018 vintage. This wine, given a solid decant, is the real deal showing off its gravelly minerals and nuanced florals. This is the real deal.
About the Producer
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte has a long history in Bordeaux, dating back over 800 years. The estate started out as part of the Du Boscq holdings in the Graves region. It was Du Boscq who first planted vines in 1365 on a gravelly plateau called "Lafitte". This is of course where part of the famous chateau took its name from. Today, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is owned and managed by Daniel Cathiard and Florence Cathiard (who just very recently purchased Flora Springs here in Napa as well). The winery actually has its own cooperage on site where is makes all of its barrels by hand and no expense is spared anywhere. The wines have been getting HUGE critical acclaim and we can say without question that the wines are better than ever! It MUST be taken into account: the pricing of this Chateau comparatively is simply irresistible at this level of quality.