Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge 2016

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Classification Cru Classe
Type Red
Brand Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge
Vintage 2016
Country France
Region Bordeaux, Graves
Grape Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume 0,75
Condition From Original Wooden Case
Label Perfect
Drinkable 2023-2048
Stock 0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (98)

Composed of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot and matured in 60% new oak for 18 months, the 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte has a very deep garnet-purple color, opening with sensuous scents of warm black cherries, blackberry pie, star anise and fragrant lilacs with hints of chocolate box, cigar box and pencil lead plus wafts of truffles and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, rich and seductive, it completely fills the palate with perfumed black berry preserves and superbly plush tannins, finishing epically long and beautifully layered.

James Suckling (97)

Quite ripe, with lush waves of cassis, cherry preserve and raspberry puree flavors gliding through in no hurry, but maintaining definition and cut along the way as bramble, tar and melted licorice snap notes slowly emerge throughout. The finish features an intense echo of pastis and sweet tobacco, showing serious latent grip.

Jancis Robinson (20)

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