2016 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 12x75cl

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 98

Drink To: 2027-2050

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is a 67 hectares estate located in the Péssac Léognan appellation. This prestigious producer offer one the finest wine of its appellation. The 2009 vintage received the best scored of 100/100 by Robert Parket. Since 2000 this estate produces beautiful wines always rewarded by critics. Wines are mainly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon (between 50 and 60%) and Merlot.
£954.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

97
Neal Martin

The 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte has a very succinct and refined bouquet, with pure blackberry, bilberry, pressed flowers and undergrowth scents that are beautifully defined. The palate is medium-bodied, with svelte tannins, exquisite balance and an edgy, precise minerally finish. The class of this Pessac-Leognan shines through. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.

98
Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and matured in 60% new oak for 18 months, the 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte has a very deep garnet-purple color, opening with sensuous scents of warm black cherries, blackberry pie, star anise and fragrant lilacs with hints of chocolate box, cigar box and pencil lead plus wafts of truffles and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, rich and seductive, it completely fills the palate with perfumed black berry preserves and superbly plush tannins, finishing epically long and beautifully layered.

17
JancisRobinson.com

Tasted blind. Vibrant crimson. Intense, well-balanced nose. And a little charry on the finish after the freshness of the appellation. Both sweet and savoury! Long. (JR)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Pessac-Leognan

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

12x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

98

DRINK TO

2027-2050

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