Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.118 ratings

8.65 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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8.9

The 2013 Smith Haut Lafitte probably has one over the Domaine de Chevalier at the moment: a little more fruit and amplitude, certainly more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, one of the spiciest Pessac-Léognan wines, yet there is just a scintilla of under-ripeness right on the finish. But at least there's personality in situ. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)

The 2013 Smith Haut Lafitte probably has one over the Domaine de Chevalier at the moment: a little more fruit and amplitude, certainly more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, one of the spiciest Pessac-Léognan wines, yet there is just a scintilla of under-ripeness right on the finish. But at least there's personality in situ. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2023)

Aug 10th, 2023

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

#redbordeaux #grandcruclassé #pessacleognan a little shy on the nose, incredible palate, balance and intensity of flavors, such pure fruit.

#redbordeaux #grandcruclassé #pessacleognan a little shy on the nose, incredible palate, balance and intensity of flavors, such pure fruit.

Jun 28th, 2017

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

8.7

This is the 'rouge'. 60% cab, 35% merlot.

This is the 'rouge'. 60% cab, 35% merlot.

Apr 3rd, 2014

Brand Ambassador/Agent Jeffrey Davis Signature Selections

7.5

Needs to integrate

Needs to integrate

Mar 31st, 2014

9.1

Blackberry and currant, no stew, some astringency, good acid, drinking well.

Blackberry and currant, no stew, some astringency, good acid, drinking well.

Jul 10th, 2017

Douglas Profenius

9.0

4x markup ruined it

4x markup ruined it

Aug 2nd, 2015

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Jan 31st, 2016

Diederick Swagemakers

9.3

Diederick had this 5 months ago

Diederick had this 5 months ago

Jun 22nd, 2024

Berry Marinussen

9.6

Berry had this 5 months ago

Berry had this 5 months ago

Jun 21st, 2024

Charlotte Upthegrove

9.1

Charlotte had this 4 years ago

Charlotte had this 4 years ago

Dec 9th, 2020