Smith Haut Lafitte 2016

Smith Haut Lafitte

Case Format: 12x75cl

Max score: 98.0

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.

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CRITIC REVIEWS

97
Jeb Dunnuck

Moving to the reds, the 2016 Château Smith Haut Lafitte checks in as 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot that spent 18 months in 60% new oak. It’s undeniably a more elegant, reserved style from this estate, yet it still offers full-bodied richness and depth, with a classic perfume of cassis, black currants, cold fireplace, wood smoke, and tobacco. Deep, nicely concentrated, seamless, and, again, incredibly elegant, it’s going to flesh out nicely with short-term cellaring and keep for 20-30 years.

96
Andy Howard MW

Daniele and Florence Cathiard continue to drive Smith Haut-Lafite forward, with the 2016 a particularly fine year for them. Matured for 18 months with 60% new oak, this is a lovely Pessac-Leognan which rivals the top names. Intense, dark, pure fruit interwoven with notes of star anise, a hint of shellfish and iodine and subtle, smoky oak. Very long ageing potential.

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