Wine Tasting Blog #7 - Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

 Friday March 15th, 2024

Name: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot

Region: Pessac-Leognan

Country: France

Year: 2018

Price: $130 - $200

 

Winery review: This wine has a dark red, almost black colour. The nose is redolent of fresh fruit (raspberries, cherries, strawberries)and,after swirling in the glass, more complex notes of spice, dried herbs, fennel, and as light floral nuance. The wine is                                                                    straight forward and well-balanced on the palate, with good                                                                            concentration and plenty of volume. Despite a substantial quantity                                                                 of tannin, it remains smooth and rich, with excellent balance                                                                         between substance, density and freshness. The texture is delicate                                     and precise. The finish is very long and complex with fresh red fruit, liquorice and cinnamon, as well as more terroir induced notes of smoke and flint.

 Wine Folly: pg 88. Cabernet Sauvignon - I get the black and red fruits like blackberry, black cherry, and raspberry. I did decant 60+ minutes.

                                                                My review: Absolutely outstanding. The best red wine I've ever tried. Notes of leather, blackfruits and black currant. Hints of red fruit like raspberry. Palate tastes of tobacco, plum, and coffee. Light finish. Outstanding.


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