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2016

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Tasted 8 October 2019 Graves · Pessac-Léognan

Much more linear and red-fruited at the moment when directly compared to the more unctuous and concentrated 2015 SHL, this 2016 displays red raspberry, red and black cherry, menthol, sage, and subtle tobacco notes on…

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2015

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Graves · Pessac-Léognan

I still believe this wine is an over-performer, especially when compared to some other peers twice the price. This is coming into the beginning of a nice drinking window that doesn't require too much…

Reviewed 5 December 2022
2015

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Graves · Pessac-Léognan

Similar to my tasting note almost a year ago. This had a very nice delivery of flavor that slowly evolved over a few hours with decanted air. Kept this at cellar temperature most of the time. Black…

Reviewed 10 August 2020
2015

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Graves · Pessac-Léognan

Black currant, blackberry, deep black cherry, earthy black plum skin, fresh wet dark soil/mulch, Pessac-Leognan truffle, clove, and a subtle, beautifully brooding (almost smokey) minerality that you…

Reviewed 9 September 2019
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