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Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 2014

Score

93
  • Drink: 2017-2030
  • Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Gris

Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2014

In bottle tasting note, October 2016

The nose is rich, oaky, and luxurious, with apple-compote and lanolin aromas, and a light smoky character. It’s rich, creamy, and full-bodied, suave and opulent; there’s immense concentration but it’s also spicy and complex with a fine acidic bite on the finish. The oak is well integrated and there is a good length.
Taster: Stephen Brook
Alc 13.5%

En primeur tasting note

Highly successful across both colours in 2014, this has so much character and grip that there is still plenty to love. Firm varietal definition, but with a touch lower acidity than some whites in this vintage as picked late to balance acidity levels. Great persistency, lots of pleasure ahead.
Taster: Jane Anson
Points: 93
Drink: 2017-2030
April 2015

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