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2021 Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan
Tasted April 2022. Linear, pure and rich with bright fresh acidity and some freshness from redcurrant flavours. The tannins are long, soft and slightly stony in character adding some mineral element to the palate. This is tight and intense now, but has the structure and concentration to age beautifully. 13.5%
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- Case of 6 x 75cl0in basket
- 75cl Bottle0in basket
Wine specification
- ProducerChâteau Smith-Haut-Lafitte
- ColourRed Wine
- SweetnessDry
- Region & CountryGraves, Bordeaux, France
- ABV13.5%
- MaturityReady to drink 2026 – 2052
- StyleStill Wine
Product Description
Tasted April 2022. Linear, pure and rich with bright fresh acidity and some freshness from redcurrant flavours. The tannins are long, soft and slightly stony in character adding some mineral element to the palate. This is tight and intense now, but has the structure and concentration to age beautifully. 13.5%
Critic Scores
95/100 – Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
01/02/2024
The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte, a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot reveals a deep, complex bouquet of dark berries, spices, licorice, pencil lead and flowers intertwined with hints of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it's suave and concentrated, with velvety, elegant tannins and a refined, penetrating finish.
96/100 – Antonio Galloni, vinous.com
01/02/2024
The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte is an engaging, dynamic wine. Gravel, menthol, licorice, mocha and spice are all beautifully delineated. A wine of energy and focus, the 2021 is absolutely enthralling—medium in body, refined and super-impressive.