Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge 2009

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge
Vintage	2009
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux, Graves
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2030
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	From Original Wooden Case
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	2015-2030
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (100)

The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 Smith-Haut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and incense. This massive, extraordinarily rich, unctuously textured wine may be the most concentrated effort produced to date, although the 2000, 2005 and 2010 are nearly as prodigious. A gorgeous expression of Pessac-Leognan with sweet tannin, emerging charm and delicacy, and considerable power, depth, richness and authority, it should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bravo!

Winespectator (96)

This is really loaded, with crushed plum, blueberry, cassis, fig and blackberry paste flavors all melded together, along with notes of tar, pastis and violet. Very long and dark, but polished and pure, with terrific fruit offset by a great tug of earth on the finish. Should cruise easily in the cellar.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

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