2020 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Grand Cru Classé de Graves


Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
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Appellation | |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2020 |
Grape | |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
Drink window | 2028 - 2068 |
Description
The blend for the Smith Haut Lafitte is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot matured in 60% new barriques and this very deep purple-black coloured 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte makes an impressive entrance, opening with flamboyant notes of blackcurrant pastilles, chocolate-coated cherries and melted licorice, leading to nuances of crushed cloves, wood smoke, crushed stone and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate bursts with luscious black fruit preserves and glistening mineral notes framed by beautifully ripe and fantastically firm tannins and seamless freshness, finishing with long-lasting layers of earth and savoury notes. Parker (98-100) concludes his review with: " ....This is the singular voice of Smith Haut Lafitte at its finest, and wow-oh-wow is it worth a listen "
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
Winery | Chateau Smith Haut-Lafitte |
Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2020 |
Drinking as of | 2028 |
Drinking till | 2068 |
Alcohol % | 14.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 100 |
James Suckling rating | 100 |
Vinous rating | 97 |
Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |