Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan
From Bordeaux
| Vintage: | 2010 |
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| Winery: | Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte |
| Description: | 100 Points | JDâA tour de force from Pessac-Leognan, the 2010 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte matches the 2009 in terms of quality but possesses a more dense, powerful, compact style. Absolutely heavenly aromatics of blackcurrants, cassis, smoked tobacco, scorched earth, and truffle all define the aromatics, and it takes air to show at its best today. With full-bodied richness, massive concentration, and building tannins, it's flawlessly balanced, has an insane level of purity, and incredible length on the finish. This brilliant, brilliant Graves will evolve gracefully for another 40+ years, although it's insanely good today. Don't miss it!â - Jeb Dunnuck (10/2023) 99 Points | DâThe 2010 is a remarkable wine and is a testament to all the efforts of the Cathiard family and their team. Complex and dense, the bouquet reveals a gorgeous array of blackcurrants, graphite, smoke, spices, gum trees, tobacco and liquorice. Full of freshness also. Dense and concentrated, the palate possesses an elegant tannic frame, with a deep and perfectly balanced structure. The finish is endless, fresh and slightly minty. Superb!â - Decanter (6/2021) 98+ Points | RPâThis is an extraordinary performance once again from the Cathiard family, the proprietors of Smith Haut Lafitte. They think the 2010 is even better than the 2009. (I disagree, but only slightly.) This wine has laser-like definition in its an remarkable nose of a subtle charcoal fire interwoven with spring flowers, creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur and spicy wood. Full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, long, rich and moderately tannic, this wine is set for an exceptionally long life of 30-40 years but can be drunk in 5-7.â - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (2/2013) |
| Price: | $ 199.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Porthos
| Address: |
4326 Redwood Hwy #300 San Rafael, CA 94903 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 866-767-8467 |
| Telephone (regular): | 415-454-2115 |
| Fax: | 415-454-1548 |
First added to 1000 Corks on January 13, 2024.
