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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, 60% (cf their other second wine, Les Hauts de Smith). Very dark and lustrous. Very fine and polished. Lovely ripe fruit. Very healthy wine. Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2022-2035

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

93
92-93/100

James Suckling

More reviews and scores

92 - 93 points
James Suckling
Score 92-93/100 · James Suckling

A firm and focused young red with full body, firm and silky textured tannins and a bright and fresh finish. Persistent and precise. Second wine of Smith Haut-Lafitte. Mar 2016, www.JamesSuckling.com

89 - 92 points
Wine Spectator
Score 89-92/100 · Wine Spectator

Very sleek, with cassia and plum notes framed by singed alder. Focused, medium-weight finish. Direct, but very well done. Mar 2016, James Molesworth, www.WineSpectator.com

92 points
Tim Atkin MW
Score 92/100 · Tim Atkin MW

More structured and ageworthy than Les Hauts de Smith (the château’s other second label), this has classic cassis and cedar wood notes, firmish, yet well integrated tannins and impressive focus and acidity. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2022-2030

About the producer

Château Smith Haut Lafitte - producer
Smith Haut Lafitte

Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the leading lights of Pessac-Léognan today – all thanks to Daniel and Florence Cathiard, who took over the property in 1990 and have since transformed the estate, converting to biodynamics and crafting wines of increasing finesse.

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