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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.345 ratings
9.310 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese

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Château Smith Haut LafittePessac-Léognan, GravesCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
David Langstaff
9.5

Lovely. Tannins there for good structure. Earth and forest in a wonderful balance. Fruit not gone. Lived on as it remained open. Stronger after 4 hrs.

Lovely. Tannins there for good structure. Earth and forest in a wonderful balance. Fruit not gone. Lived on as it remained open. Stronger after 4 hrs.

Jul 25th, 2020
Peter Granoff MS

Master Sommelier, Founder/Partner Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant

10

Sometimes mere words just can't do a wine justice - but we can try 😃. Complex, earthy, mature, elegant, layered, graphite, etc. a real treat.

Sometimes mere words just can't do a wine justice - but we can try 😃. Complex, earthy, mature, elegant, layered, graphite, etc. a real treat.

5 people found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
Norberto Freddi
9.4

Norberto had this 8 years ago

Norberto had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 9th, 2016
Arif Razvi
9.6

One of the absolute best wines I've ever put past my lips. Dark, rich, earthy, complex. Hints of plum and spice with a very sophisticated, yet suave, tannin structure. These bottle are hard to find, but if you find one - buy it.

One of the absolute best wines I've ever put past my lips. Dark, rich, earthy, complex. Hints of plum and spice with a very sophisticated, yet suave, tannin structure. These bottle are hard to find, but if you find one - buy it.

1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2014
Kathy Morgan
10

In a great place right now :)

In a great place right now :)

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2014
Parag Lalit
9.9

I invite the critics to taste this wine again. Layers and layers of flavour, massive structure and concentration. A wine to re-taste not before 10 years.

I invite the critics to taste this wine again. Layers and layers of flavour, massive structure and concentration. A wine to re-taste not before 10 years.

Apr 4th, 2013
James Brenner
9.4

Throwback to Caudalie. Great 🎂 wine!

Throwback to Caudalie. Great 🎂 wine!

Dec 5th, 2020
Thijs Hendriks
9.3

Magnum

Magnum

Feb 29th, 2020
Ned Gray Creed
9.3

Our second Pessac of the evening. A magnanimous as well! So good. #freundfest2018

Our second Pessac of the evening. A magnanimous as well! So good. #freundfest2018

Oct 8th, 2018
Chris Haywood
9.0

Good balance of tertiary forest floor, mushroom and liquorice with stewed forest fruits. Tannins soft and not much of the structure left. Definitely not worth keeping for much longer.

Good balance of tertiary forest floor, mushroom and liquorice with stewed forest fruits. Tannins soft and not much of the structure left. Definitely not worth keeping for much longer.

Aug 18th, 2018