Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2016, Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé - MAGNUM - Parker 98
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2016
Origin and background
The 2016 vintage was characterised by ideal weather conditions, with a hot, dry summer and a mild autumn, favouring slow, optimal ripening of the grapes. Château Smith Haut Lafitte, planted on a terroir of deep gravel and clay-limestone, offers a wine combining power, finesse and freshness, characteristic of this Pessac-Léognan grand cru.
Tasting
Colour: Deep, intense red with purple highlights.
Nose: Complex and elegant. Aromas of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), red fruit (cherry), floral notes (violet), sweet spices (pepper, liquorice) and delicate woody nuances (cedar, vanilla).
Palate: Full, silky attack. Fine, well-integrated tannins. Dense, balanced mid-palate with bright fruit and fresh acidity. Long, harmonious, lingering finish with spicy, woody notes.
Review
- Wine Advocate: 95/100
- Vinous: 94/100
- James Suckling: 96/100
Suggested pairings
Perfect with grilled or roasted red meats (rib steak, fillet of beef), roast lamb or leg of lamb, noble poultry (guinea fowl, duck) and dishes in sauce (stews, stews). Also goes well with mature hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego) or blue-veined cheeses.
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Data sheet
| Volume | 1,5l |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Alcohol | 14° |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites. |
| Packing | OWC 6 bottles |
| Vines | Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Storage advice | Great cellaring potential |
| Consumption guidelines | Drink between 16 and 18°C. |
| Taste | Dry |
| Producer | Château Smith Haut Lafitte, 33650 Bordeaux Martillac, France |
| Bottling | Mis en bouteille au Château |
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