Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac Léognan
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac Léognan,

    Destination

    Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac Léognan, 2005

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac Léognan, 2005

    For a château that can sometimes go a little further on the oak than necessary, this is a very elegant, measured performance that shows great respect for the purity of fruit and consequently shows great terroir. There is pure blackcurrant on the nose, dark, chewy fruit on the palate, and delicate oak in the background; good balance on the finish, a very good wine.

    ABV:
    13.5%
    96/100
    Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux
    A wine that I have been lucky enough to drink several times recently, and it's tasting superb right now. Generous and welcoming, with grilled red peppers, rosemary, toasted sandalwood, cedar, liqourice, espresso, well textured tannins, sage and turmeric spice that freshens the finish and keeps you wanting more. Excellent quality from technical director Fabien Teitgen and owners Florence and Daniel Cathiard.
    Date Reviewed:
    09/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2022 - 2046
    99/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent
    The 2005 Smith Haut Lafitte rouge is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, it slips confidently out of the glass with notes of creme de cassis, baked plums, cracked black pepper, and pencil shavings, plus wafts of sandalwood and licorice. The medium to full-bodied palate is plush and juicy, featuring soft acidity and a long, beautifully poised finish. In a sweet spot for drinking now, this can cellar a further 20 years+.
    Date Reviewed:
    07/2022
    Drinking Window:
    2022 - 2042
    94/100
    Antonio Galloni, Vinous
    The 2005 Smith Haut Lafitte packs a serious punch. A blast of wild cherry, smoke, leather, tobacco and mint hits the palate as this powerhouse Pessac-Léognan shows off its personality. Black cherry, mocha, rose petal, spice and chocolate all saturate the palate. This is an especially lush, potent wine shaped by density, concentration and plenty of oak. I would prefer to drink the 2005 sooner rather than later, as it is starting to fray just a bit. Tasted two times
    Date Reviewed:
    04/2021
    Drinking Window:
    2021 - 2033

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    Producer:
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.