2004 Smith Haut Lafitte
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Magnum. The first year that a little (1%) Petit Verdot was included. Blackish crimson. Sweet and racy and very flattering. Perhaps not that concentrated but a valid effort. Just a little raw on the end. (JR)
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Rather dull crimson. Sweet and toasty – rather obvious oak. A bit simple and tarty. Airline wine? (JR)
Dark and glossy. Correct and quite intense. Soft and smooth – much softer tannins than most 2004s. Beautifully managed! Bravo! You could drink this young but it will probably last well too. (JR)
About the producer
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.