Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge 2000

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (95)

One can’t say enough about this winery, which may still fly under the radar of most consumers. The fully mature 2000 displays gorgeous aromas of camphor, lead pencil shavings, unsmoked tobacco, plums, and black currants. With full body, a velvety texture, and beautiful weight, richness, and length, this superb wine should evolve, possibly improve for another 15 years. It’s a beauty!

Winespectator (90)

Very subtle and complex, with tobacco, chocolate and ripe fruit character. Medium-bodied, with well-integrated, silky tannins and a long finish. Refined, yet muscular.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (8.75)