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LOT 472

Lot 472

CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2009 (2) WA 100
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2010 (1) WS 96 WA 98+

CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2009 (2) WA 100 CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2010 (1) WS 96 WA 98+
Lot 472 Details
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2009 (2)

Pessac-Léognan. Cru Classé

The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 Smith-Haut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and incense. It should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bravo! December 2011 WA 100

CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2010 (1)

Pessac-Léognan. Cru Classé

This is an extraordinary performance once again from the Cathiard family, the proprietors of Smith-Haut-Lafitte. They think the 2010 is even better than the 2009. (I disagree, but only slightly.) This wine has laser-like definition in its an remarkable nose of a subtle charcoal fire interwoven with spring flowers, creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur and spicy wood. Full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, long, rich and moderately tannic, this wine is set for an exceptionally long life of 30-40 years but can be drunk in 5-7. February 2013 Drink to 2058 WS 96 WA 98+

3 bts.    per lot $600 - $800

Realised: $1,464
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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