Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.217 ratings

9.25 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

Top Notes For

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

Freaking yum all around! Dark, broad and silky. Still some brambly primary fruit but also some nice cedar and green leaf tobacco. Nice spice and super soft on the palate. A joy to drink! Love it

Freaking yum all around! Dark, broad and silky. Still some brambly primary fruit but also some nice cedar and green leaf tobacco. Nice spice and super soft on the palate. A joy to drink! Love it

Dec 30th, 2022

9.3

Each sip gets my attention! Nice

Each sip gets my attention! Nice

Dec 28th, 2022

Consulting Winemaker Gvaot, Miles, Alona; Blogger yotamsharon.com

9.4

Another great 1996 Bordeaux. Probably at its best now. The nose is marvelous- red fruit, leather, oriental spices, soy sauce. The palate is less inspiring but smooth and silky. Great with a south-western French dinner of duck breast and asparagus with morilles!

Another great 1996 Bordeaux. Probably at its best now. The nose is marvelous- red fruit, leather, oriental spices, soy sauce. The palate is less inspiring but smooth and silky. Great with a south-western French dinner of duck breast and asparagus with morilles!

Apr 25th, 2016

9.4

I really liked this. Golden color belied the acidity still present. Needed some time to come around but truly lovely.

I really liked this. Golden color belied the acidity still present. Needed some time to come around but truly lovely.

Jun 26th, 2015

8.3

Drank nice for 1/2 bottle then flattened out fast...do not decant.

Drank nice for 1/2 bottle then flattened out fast...do not decant.

Aug 12th, 2014

Brian McConnell

9.3

Enjoyed the 96 vintage in Feb 2017. Classic beautiful bordeaux. Dark cherry with undertones of leather with excellent finish.

Enjoyed the 96 vintage in Feb 2017. Classic beautiful bordeaux. Dark cherry with undertones of leather with excellent finish.

Feb 12th, 2017

Ninon Lecru-Chalon

9.2

Another very very nice tasting !!! #bordeaux #redwine #smithhautlafitte #pessacleognan

Another very very nice tasting !!! #bordeaux #redwine #smithhautlafitte #pessacleognan

May 31st, 2015

9.0

Harlan had this 7 years ago

Harlan had this 7 years ago

Dec 25th, 2017

9.4

Rolo had this 8 years ago

Rolo had this 8 years ago

Feb 25th, 2017

9.0

Gregory had this 8 years ago

Gregory had this 8 years ago

Dec 25th, 2016