Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac Léognan,

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.