Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.150 ratings

9.07 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

9.0

Very good but not great, part 2.

Very good but not great, part 2.

Jan 18th, 2015

9.1

A little funk on the nose that quickly blew off. Unreal that this was a 2003 because it presents much younger. Many many years ahead for that one.

A little funk on the nose that quickly blew off. Unreal that this was a 2003 because it presents much younger. Many many years ahead for that one.

Sep 6th, 2021

9.3

Hotter vintage showing itself here. Usual notes of blackberry, tobacco and earth, with much less depth than better vintages. Drink now, won’t get any better.

Hotter vintage showing itself here. Usual notes of blackberry, tobacco and earth, with much less depth than better vintages. Drink now, won’t get any better.

Dec 17th, 2020

9.0

Very nicely aged Bordeaux. 15 years on the tannins are resolved, the fruit is evident but absolutely no rough edges. Cherry and a hint of tobacco on the mid palate. Excellent with a simple dish!

Very nicely aged Bordeaux. 15 years on the tannins are resolved, the fruit is evident but absolutely no rough edges. Cherry and a hint of tobacco on the mid palate. Excellent with a simple dish!

Oct 6th, 2018

8.5

Sadly, a tad boring.

Sadly, a tad boring.

Dec 28th, 2016

8.5

Decent Bordeaux but a quick finish so a little disappointing

Decent Bordeaux but a quick finish so a little disappointing

Dec 25th, 2016

9.3

Lots of earth and ripe fruit. Concentration starting to wane. Fully open for business. Still much pleasure.

Lots of earth and ripe fruit. Concentration starting to wane. Fully open for business. Still much pleasure.

Feb 9th, 2016

9.0

Drinking well!

Drinking well!

Jan 24th, 2016

David Langstaff

9.2

Beautifil wine. Great nose of fruit and earth. Wish it had a little more backbone. a touch thin.

Beautifil wine. Great nose of fruit and earth. Wish it had a little more backbone. a touch thin.

Nov 27th, 2015

Octavio Pereira Lopes

8.5

Some sharp edges, still need a couple of years of cellar time

Some sharp edges, still need a couple of years of cellar time

Aug 7th, 2015