Smith Haut Lafitte 1996

Smith Haut Lafitte 1996

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  • Vinous rating 89
Smith Haut Lafitte 1996
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HED99252

75 cl

12.5%
£110.00
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Smith Haut Lafitte 1996 is a notable Left Bank Bordeaux from the esteemed Pessac-Léognan appellation. This vintage exhibits a blend of classic Bordeaux varietals, showcasing the region`s traditional profile. With a predominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, it reveals structured tannins and earthy undertones, characteristic of well-aged wines. Château Smith Haut Lafitte is known for its commitment to organic practices since 2019 and had been under the stewardship of the Cathiard family since 1990, helping to redefine its reputation for quality.
89 Vinous
Medium red. Warm aromas of redcurrant, hot gravel and tobacco. Supple and graceful in the mouth; not especially sweet but boasts rather penetrating flavor and firm framing acidity. Not quite as suave as this estate '95; finishes with slightly tough tannins.

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Organic Winemaking in Pessac-Léognan

Château Smith Haut Lafitte has a long and prestigious history and, since it was acquired by the Cathiard family in 1990, has garnered a reputation as one of the finest producers in Pessac-Léognan. Certified organic since 2019, the estate produces both red and white wines, in addition to a second wine, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte.

With an estate spanning 80ha, seven red and white grape varieties are planted, namely Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc for reds and Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris for whites. The red wines are generous and juicy, boasting wonderful ageability (and with less oak-dominance from 2010 onwards), whilst the whites offer both superb value and impeccable quality.

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