Lot 16
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2005 (5) WA 95
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2016 (1) WA 98
Lot 16 Details
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2005 (5)
Pessac-Léognan. Cru Classé
u. 1 x vts. 1 x marked label.
This sensational, opaque blue/purple-colored wine from Smith Haut Lafitte has a gorgeous floral nose with notes of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, and cassis that jump from the glass of this inky, very dense, yet strikingly pure wine. Light on its feet despite its stunning concentration and multi-layered mouthfeel, this wine has fabulous intensity, richness and length. Quite impressive, and still incredibly youthful, this is a superstar of the vintage, and capable of lasting another 25-30 years. June 2015 WA 95
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2016 (1)
Pessac-Léognan. Cru Classé
u. bn.
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. November 2018 Drink 2023-2046 WA 98