Smith Haut Lafitte 300cl 2020

Smith Haut Lafitte 300cl 2020

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  • Jane Anson rating 98
  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Vinous rating 94
Smith Haut Lafitte 300cl 2020
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300 cl

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£525.00
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Located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, Château Smith Haut Lafitte stands as a renowned estate with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to producing exceptional wines. With a heritage dating back several centuries, the château has garnered a reputation for its dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability. This release is the 2020 vintage of its flagship wine, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 60% new barriques. It will benefit from a few more years in the cellar, where it will develop more complexity and depth.
98 Jane Anson
The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it storms out of the glass with powerful scents of creme de cassis, wild blueberries, and redcurrant preserves, followed by suggestions of cedar chest, charcuterie, cast-iron pan, and black truffles, with a touch of menthol. The full-bodied palate is densely laden with black fruit layers offset by mineral and red berry accents, supported by firm, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and earthy.Lisa Perrotti-Brown12th March 2023
95 Robert Parker
The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is more structured and introverted than its 2019 predecessor, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings, violets and minty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, its velvety attack segues into a multidimensional mid-palate that`s framed by rich, generously extracted tannins that assert themselves on the long, youthfully firm finish. This is a strong effort that`s true to the house style and which will reward a little patience. - William Kelley
94 Vinous
The 2020 Smith Haut-Lafitte has a relatively straightforward bouquet with notes of forest floor, tree bark and black fruit. Scents of crushed stone and sandalwood emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, very cohesive and putting on weight toward the finish. I suspect that the nose is just closing up a little, hence my prudent score, but the palate is indicative of potential. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Neal Martin12th November 2024

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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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