Chateau Smith Havt Lafitte - Grand Cru - Classe des Graves (750mL)

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Overview:  Château Smith Haut Lafitte plants vines propagated from our vineyards thanks to our very own vine nursery on Ile de Lalande. This island location and protected ecosystem enables us to maintain the vine’s genetic diversity as well as the complexity of our wines. Florence and Daniel Cathiard fell in love with Château Smith Haut Lafitte in 1990 and acquired it with the firm intention of perpetuating the wine’s tradition of excellence. “Our philosophy can be summed up in one sentence – to do everything possible to make each vintage of red and white wine worthy of our magnificent terroir."

Tasting Notes:  The wine is red, very dark. The nose is expressive, very black, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, then after it offers power of a black fruits blend made of red fruits, spices, pepper, liquorice, delicate notes of flint... The mouth is tight and round with a great acidity balanced by a good concentration and a good tannic structure. The aromatic mouth is very close from the nose with cherry, black currant, blackberry, licorice, cinnamon and a large flinty minerality.

Pairing:  Greek Lamb Stew with Orzo Pasta, Braised Beef Cheeks with Pan Fried Gnocchi

Points:  97 Wine Enthusiast, 96 James Suckling and Wilfred Wong, 94 Wine & Spirits and Decanter, 93 Jeb Dunnuck and Robert Parker, 95 KE

Format/ABV: 750 ml/14.0%

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