2021 Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

2021 Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Tasted April 2022. Linear, pure and rich with bright fresh acidity and some freshness from redcurrant flavours. The tannins are long, soft and slightly stony in character adding some mineral element to the palate. This is tight and intense now, but has the structure and concentration to age beautifully. 13.5%

Critic score
95.5/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
In stock
£546.00
Case, 6 Bottles
En primeur info
In stock
£546.00
Bottle
In stock
£91.00
Bottle
En primeur info
In stock
£91.00

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2052info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13.5%

Tasting notes

The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte is an engaging, dynamic wine. Gravel, menthol, licorice, mocha and spice are all beautifully delineated. A wine of energy and focus, the 2021 is absolutely enthralling—medium in body, refined and super-impressive.

Antonio Galloni, vinous.com (February 2024)
96/100

The 2021 Smith Haut Lafitte, a blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot reveals a deep, complex bouquet of dark berries, spices, licorice, pencil lead and flowers intertwined with hints of menthol. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it's suave and concentrated, with velvety, elegant tannins and a refined, penetrating finish.

Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate (February 2024)
95/100

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