2019 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 'Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte' Pessac-Leognan

Winemaker Notes:  Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot.

Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Wine Enthusiast - "As one of the two second wines from this organic estate, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates this wine. It has structured black currant fruits as well as a beautiful pure line of acidity. The structure, while there, is open and integrated, meaning the wine will age well over the medium-term. Barrel Sample: 92-94."


James Suckling - "Spices, such as cloves and white pepper, with violets and dark fruit follow through to a full body with firm, chewy tannins and a polished yet intense finish. Open tannins. An ash-like undertone to it."


Jeb Dunnuck - "The more Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated second wine, the 2019 Le Petit Haut Lafitte is dense purple. with a promising bouquet of cassis, cedary spice, tobacco leaf, and background oak. It picks up some classic Graves scorched earth notes as it sits in the glass and is medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered, balanced mouthfeel, and a great finish. A serious, impressive wine, it will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and drink brilliantly over the following 10-15. Best After 2024 "