Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2016 750mL is the red grand vin of the Pessac-Leognan estate. The official 2016 technical sheet states a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, describing a deep, nearly black wine with blackberry, black cherry and raspberry layered with floral notes, mild spice, star anise, smoke and flint.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: The official estate note cites blackberry, black cherry, raspberry, delicate floral notes, mild spice, star anise, smoke and flint.
- Palate: Fabien Teitgen describes the wine as powerful, elegant and seductive, with concentration, density, freshness and refined texture.
- Finish: The estate presents the 2016 as complex and complete, built around fruit, flowers, spice and smoke.
Best For
Collectors of classified Graves reds or buyers seeking a benchmark Pessac-Leognan vintage with direct estate technical-sheet support.
Product Details
Producer: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Origin: Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Grand Cru Classe de Graves
Vintage: 2016
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Aging: 18 months in barrel, 60% new oak
Volume: 750ml
ABV: needs source confirmation
Smith Haut Lafitte 2016 750mL
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