Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac Léognan
    Château Smith Haut Lafitte

    Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac Léognan, 2023

    93/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    91-93/100
    The Wine Independent
    91-93/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. 2023

      6x75cl

      EP

      £138.00

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    Critic Reviews

    91-93/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2023 is aging in 30% new oak. It has a deep garnet-purple color and it rolls out of the glass with ready-to-go scents of crème de cassis, preserved plums, and redcurrant jelly, followed by hints of lavender, mossy tree bark, and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is expansive and juicy, with loads of savory accents and firm, grainy tannins, finishing long with a minerally lift.
    drinking window 2028 - 2042
    date of review 05/2024
    93/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Structured and pretty serious Petit SHL, focusing on blue and black fuits, good structure and tension, showcases the quality of this year's Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighting the nuance and inky character of the grape in 2023, harvest September 8 to October 5.
    drinking window 2027 - 2038
    date of review 05/2024
    91-93/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte has a more floral bouquet than the Les Hauts de Smith: violet-tinged black fruit, cedar and light crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and the 30% new oak is neatly integrated. There's fine grip with just the right amount of bitterness on the finish to lend edge. Recommended.
    drinking window 2027 - 2040
    date of review 04/2024

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    Specifications

    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    14.5%

    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.