Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Dark plum red with dark berry fruit aromas, herb and spice from young Cab vines. On the palate complex sweet black fruit flavors and cacao notes. Firm tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral ending, unlike the ‘10 wait a few years.
The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Dark plum red with dark berry fruit aromas, herb and spice from young Cab vines. On the palate complex sweet black fruit flavors and cacao notes. Firm tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral ending, unlike the ‘10 wait a few years.
Jan 22nd, 2018Black currant nose, very bold and aromatic nose. Nice ruby color... good fruit and lots of tannins.
Black currant nose, very bold and aromatic nose. Nice ruby color... good fruit and lots of tannins.
Apr 8th, 2018
Took a while to open. 2 hrs to open. Nose of blackberries and pepper. Tastes of black pepper, chocolate, and light charcoal.
Took a while to open. 2 hrs to open. Nose of blackberries and pepper. Tastes of black pepper, chocolate, and light charcoal.
Feb 16th, 2018
Love Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and this is half the price for one of their dinner wines. Earthy Bordeaux with amazing dark rich color.
Love Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and this is half the price for one of their dinner wines. Earthy Bordeaux with amazing dark rich color.
Feb 26th, 2017
Extremely decent 😃- that's an understatement-, great value, probably a better choice than any Pape Clément or Clémentin... for sure!
Extremely decent 😃- that's an understatement-, great value, probably a better choice than any Pape Clément or Clémentin... for sure!
Feb 11th, 2017
Classic Bordeaux. Could use a little time, but drinking well now. Gave it a couple hours to open up.
Classic Bordeaux. Could use a little time, but drinking well now. Gave it a couple hours to open up.
Apr 5th, 2016Best Bordeaux for the value in a while. Very consistent too
Best Bordeaux for the value in a while. Very consistent too
Feb 26th, 2016
Spiced apple and cardamom. Perfect date night wine
Spiced apple and cardamom. Perfect date night wine
Jan 31st, 2016