Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2016 rouge Pessac Leognan
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Verkostungsnotiz vom 30. November 2018:Composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon. 30% Merlot. 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and matured in 60% new oak for 18 months. the 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte has a very deep garnet-purple color. opening with sensuous scents of warm black cherries. blackberry pie. star anise and fragrant lilacs with hints of chocolate box. cigar box and pencil lead plus wafts of truffles and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied. rich and seductive. it completely fills the palate with perfumed black berry preserves and superbly plush tannins. finishing epically long and beautifully layered.
Verkostungsnotiz aus Januar 2019:The 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte is flat out stunning. Rich. ample and explosive. the 2016 possesses tremendous energy and tension to play off the wine's dark. rich fruit. I am not sure I have ever tasted a young Smith Haut Lafitte with such extraordinary balance. In 2016. the Grand Vin is tense and pulsing with energy. Hints of lavender. spice. menthol and crème de cassis open up in the glass. but the 2016 stands out for its feel and exceptional harmony. The combined effects of picking a bit early. vinifiying more gently and reducing the impact of oak are having a profound effect at Smith Haut Lafitte. Thinking of some of the highly regarded wines of the last decade here. the 2009 and 2010 in particular. well. the 2016 is on another level. This is magnificent showing from proprietors Florence and Daniel Cathiard. and their team led by Technical Director Fabien Teitgen.
Verkostungsbericht vom 03. Februar 2019:The blackcurrant and blueberry aromas are lifted and beautiful. Lots of flowers. too. together with some mushroom and dried-flower undertones. Full-bodied with firm and very silky tannins giving a lovely texture. Bright acidity lifts the finish and gives it drive and force. Better after 2025.