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2016 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Cabernet Sauvignon (65%),Merlot (30%),Cabernet Franc (4%),Petit Verdot (1%)
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
98/100
Jancis Robinson MW
17.5/20
James Suckling
97-98/100
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2016 Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Description

This sits in the glass with a brooding, dark hue. As you swirl it around, pleasing aromas of blackberry and black cherry shine through, giving way to some delicate floral notes. It’s aged in 60 percent new barrels. Florence and Daniel Cathiard have made a rich and suave wine, with a beautiful, silky texture.

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1%
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2016
Alcohol % 14
Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (65%),Merlot (30%),Cabernet Franc (4%),Petit Verdot (1%)
Body Full Bodied
Property Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Critics reviews

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW 98/100
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.Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 30/11/2018
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, (Nov 2018)
Jancis Robinson MW 17.5/20
Blackish crimson. Nose that manages to combine flesh and ripeness with freshness. Some restraint here and some very natural flavours. A quiet king. Great appetising wine with the ripeness of the vintage. Very classy. Drink 2024-2042. jancis_robinson_mw - 24th April 2017
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Apr 2017)
James Suckling 97-98/100
Wow. This is incredibly rich and exotic. Full-bodied, so deep and long. It lasts for minutes. Perfectly polished tannins evidence how texturally focused and supple this is. Decadent and enticing. From organically grown grapes. Super quality of cabernet is on show here. We will see if 2016 is better than 2015. james_suckling - April 2017
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Apr 2017)

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith-Haut-Lafite has been transformed during the last decade from being a perennial underachiever to being one of the leading estates in the Graves region.

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