2020 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Wijnsoort | Rood |
---|---|
Land | |
Regio | |
Appellatie | Pessac-Léognan |
Wijnhuis | Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte |
Jaar | 2020 |
Druif | , , , Petit Verdot, , |
Inhoud (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
Drink venster | 2028 - 2068 |
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Omschrijving
De blend voor de Smith Haut Lafitte is een blend van 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc en 1% Petit Verdot rijping in 60% nieuwe barriquesen deze zeer diep paars-zwart gekleurde 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte maakt een indrukwekkende entree en opent met flamboyante tonen van zwarte bes pastilles, met chocolade omhulde kersen en gesmolten drop, leidend tot nuances van gemalen kruidnagel, houtrook, steenslag en stoffige grond. Het medium tot full-bodied gehemelte barst van weelderige zwarte fruitconserven en glinsterende minerale tonen omlijst door prachtig rijpe en fantastisch stevige tannines en naadloze frisheid, eindigend met langdurige aardse en hartige lagen. Parker (98-100) eindigt zijn beoordeling met: "....This is the singular voice of Smith Haut Lafitte at its finest, and wow-oh-wow is it worth a listen"
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Specificaties
Wijnsoort | Rood |
---|---|
Land | Frankrijk |
Regio | Bordeaux |
Appellatie | Pessac-Léognan |
Wijnhuis | Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte |
Druif | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
Natural wijn | Nee |
Vegan | Nee |
Jaar | 2020 |
Drinken vanaf | 2028 |
Drinken tot | 2068 |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
Inhoud | 0.75 ltr |
Houtrijping | Ja |
Bubbels | Nee |
Dessert wijn | Nee |
Afsluiting | Kurk |
Parker rating | 100 |
James Suckling rating | 100 |
Vinous rating | 97 |
Smaakprofiel | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink momenten | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professionele Recensies
Parker
Rating
(98 - 100)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2028 - 2068
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
20th May 2021
Source
May 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aging in 60% new barriques, the very deep purple-black colored 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte makes an impactful entrance, opening with flamboyant notes of blackcurrant pastilles, chocolate-covered cherries and molten licorice, leading to nuances of ground cloves, woodsmoke, crushed rocks and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with opulent black fruit preserves and shimmering mineral sparks, framed by exquisitely ripe and fantastically firm tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epically long-lasting earthy and savory layers. This is the singular voice of Smith Haut Lafitte at its finest, and wow-oh-wow is it worth a listen. This 2020 has an alcohol of 14.5% with a pH of 3.65. The tannins this year were a little higher than 2018 and 2019. A little less than a third of production went into this grand vin.
“The first part of the year was aquatic,” commented Winemaker Fabien Teitgen. “The vines began to grow very early, on March 8th. But after we had good flowering. There was some mildew, but there was not too much damage. Because we are organic and biodynamic, we can only use very little copper mixed with plant infusions. This is the phytotherapy part of biodynamics. We try lots of things and we keep what works. When you are certified, you have to work very fast, even on Saturday and Sunday. Our workers live close by and are very dedicated.
"We were not so much impacted by the drought. It’s true, the summer was very dry. But the first part of the year gave water to store in our deep clays. The second part of the year was very sunny and warm. Even where our clay is five to six meters down, this gave us the ability to continue the ripening process. We have an early terroir with this storage of water. We ended harvest before the end of September.
"The Cabernet berries were very small—we would have liked to have had a little more juice. By the time we were picking the Cabernet, the rains came. There was no bursting (of berries) for us. The timing of the water was good. Then, we had to be very careful with the extraction—there was a lot of tannin. So, we did much less pigéage. There is no press wine in the blend this year.
"It was really a great pleasure to do this vintage. The grapes were very expressive straightaway of the wines. The aromas in the winery were incredible.”
It is clear from tasting the range of wines from Smith Haut Lafitte that they were indeed situated in a sweet-spot location and possessing just the right sort of terroir to hit the absolute heights of greatness this vintage has to offer, with all the hurdles skillfully managed by Teitgen and his team. These wines are truly breathtaking. Bravo!
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James Suckling
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Vinous
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2028 - 2045
From: 2020 Bordeaux En Primeur: Almost Back to Normal (Jun 2021)
The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is a thrilling wine of grandeur and spellbinding beauty. The aromatics literally soar out of the glass, perhaps driven by a touch more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. A vertical, explosive wine, the 2020 possesses tremendous energy. It is a rapturous wine that will delight readers for years to come. A move towards gentler extractions, with less oak impact, allows the purity of the fruit to come through loud and clear. Inky dark cherry, plum, mocha, dried herbs and lavender are all amplified in the 2020, but what I admire most is a total sense of harmony. I can't wait to see how it ages, as evolution has at times been the sole Achilles heel here.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2021
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
From: Vingt-Vingt Vins: Bordeaux 2020 (May 2021)
The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte was picked from September 9, the yields 20% down on average due to the dry summer period, and matured in 60% new oak with no vin de presse. This actually blossomed after an hour’s opening, revealing exquisite blackberry, briar, crushed rock and light rose petal scents, very nuanced considering the growing season and the 14.5° alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a very fine line of acidity that keeps this on its tippy-toes. Disarmingly pure, its silky texture is very appealing, likewise the veering toward more red berry fruit lacked with white pepper toward the finish. This may well surpass the previous two vintages. An outstanding effort from winemaker Fabien Teitgen and his team.
- By Neal Martin on April 2021
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De blend voor de Smith Haut Lafitte is een blend van 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc en 1% Petit Verdot rijping in 60% nieuwe barriquesen deze zeer diep paars-zwart gekleurde 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte maakt een indrukwekkende entree en opent met flamboyante tonen van zwarte bes pastilles, met chocolade omhulde kersen en gesmolten drop, leidend tot nuances van gemalen kruidnagel, houtrook, steenslag en stoffige grond. Het medium tot full-bodied gehemelte barst van weelderige zwarte fruitconserven en glinsterende minerale tonen omlijst door prachtig rijpe en fantastisch stevige tannines en naadloze frisheid, eindigend met langdurige aardse en hartige lagen. Parker (98-100) eindigt zijn beoordeling met: "....This is the singular voice of Smith Haut Lafitte at its finest, and wow-oh-wow is it worth a listen"
WEETJE: In de tab ‘Bijlagen’ vindt u de officiële factsheet van deze fraaie wijn. Wij sturen u deze automatisch toe bij een bestelling van deze wijn. De wijn ligt in ons geconditioneerde Wine Warehouse en als u de wijn komt afhalen ontvangt u vaak ook nog een mooie korting. U ziet uw korting direct wanneer u kiest voor ‘Afhalen’ op de afrekenpagina. We zitten in Dordrecht gelegen bijna naast de A16 met volop parkeergelegenheid. Klik hier voor ons adres.
Wijnsoort | Rood |
---|---|
Land | Frankrijk |
Regio | Bordeaux |
Appellatie | Pessac-Léognan |
Wijnhuis | Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte |
Druif | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Biologisch gecertificeerd | Nee |
Natural wijn | Nee |
Vegan | Nee |
Jaar | 2020 |
Drinken vanaf | 2028 |
Drinken tot | 2068 |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcoholvrij/arm | Nee |
Inhoud | 0.75 ltr |
Houtrijping | Ja |
Bubbels | Nee |
Dessert wijn | Nee |
Afsluiting | Kurk |
Parker rating | 100 |
James Suckling rating | 100 |
Vinous rating | 97 |
Smaakprofiel | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
Drink momenten | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
Rating
(98 - 100)
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2028 - 2068
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
20th May 2021
Source
May 2021 Week 3, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot aging in 60% new barriques, the very deep purple-black colored 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte makes an impactful entrance, opening with flamboyant notes of blackcurrant pastilles, chocolate-covered cherries and molten licorice, leading to nuances of ground cloves, woodsmoke, crushed rocks and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with opulent black fruit preserves and shimmering mineral sparks, framed by exquisitely ripe and fantastically firm tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with epically long-lasting earthy and savory layers. This is the singular voice of Smith Haut Lafitte at its finest, and wow-oh-wow is it worth a listen. This 2020 has an alcohol of 14.5% with a pH of 3.65. The tannins this year were a little higher than 2018 and 2019. A little less than a third of production went into this grand vin.
“The first part of the year was aquatic,” commented Winemaker Fabien Teitgen. “The vines began to grow very early, on March 8th. But after we had good flowering. There was some mildew, but there was not too much damage. Because we are organic and biodynamic, we can only use very little copper mixed with plant infusions. This is the phytotherapy part of biodynamics. We try lots of things and we keep what works. When you are certified, you have to work very fast, even on Saturday and Sunday. Our workers live close by and are very dedicated.
"We were not so much impacted by the drought. It’s true, the summer was very dry. But the first part of the year gave water to store in our deep clays. The second part of the year was very sunny and warm. Even where our clay is five to six meters down, this gave us the ability to continue the ripening process. We have an early terroir with this storage of water. We ended harvest before the end of September.
"The Cabernet berries were very small—we would have liked to have had a little more juice. By the time we were picking the Cabernet, the rains came. There was no bursting (of berries) for us. The timing of the water was good. Then, we had to be very careful with the extraction—there was a lot of tannin. So, we did much less pigéage. There is no press wine in the blend this year.
"It was really a great pleasure to do this vintage. The grapes were very expressive straightaway of the wines. The aromas in the winery were incredible.”
It is clear from tasting the range of wines from Smith Haut Lafitte that they were indeed situated in a sweet-spot location and possessing just the right sort of terroir to hit the absolute heights of greatness this vintage has to offer, with all the hurdles skillfully managed by Teitgen and his team. These wines are truly breathtaking. Bravo!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2028 - 2045
From: 2020 Bordeaux En Primeur: Almost Back to Normal (Jun 2021)
The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is a thrilling wine of grandeur and spellbinding beauty. The aromatics literally soar out of the glass, perhaps driven by a touch more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. A vertical, explosive wine, the 2020 possesses tremendous energy. It is a rapturous wine that will delight readers for years to come. A move towards gentler extractions, with less oak impact, allows the purity of the fruit to come through loud and clear. Inky dark cherry, plum, mocha, dried herbs and lavender are all amplified in the 2020, but what I admire most is a total sense of harmony. I can't wait to see how it ages, as evolution has at times been the sole Achilles heel here.
- By Antonio Galloni on May 2021
(95-97)
Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
From: Vingt-Vingt Vins: Bordeaux 2020 (May 2021)
The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte was picked from September 9, the yields 20% down on average due to the dry summer period, and matured in 60% new oak with no vin de presse. This actually blossomed after an hour’s opening, revealing exquisite blackberry, briar, crushed rock and light rose petal scents, very nuanced considering the growing season and the 14.5° alcohol. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a very fine line of acidity that keeps this on its tippy-toes. Disarmingly pure, its silky texture is very appealing, likewise the veering toward more red berry fruit lacked with white pepper toward the finish. This may well surpass the previous two vintages. An outstanding effort from winemaker Fabien Teitgen and his team.
- By Neal Martin on April 2021
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