Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2015
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Marks and reviews
Parker
J. Suckling
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Decanter
R. Gabriel
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Alexandre MaDescription
Characteristics and tasting tips for the Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2015
Tasting
Color
Beautiful very dark red color, almost black.
Nose
The bouquet is dominated by aromas of fresh, crunchy black and red fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries. When swirled, the nose becomes more complex, revealing notes of spices, cedar, licorice, violet and a mineral touch of gunflint.
Palate
Direct and lively, the palate reveals concentrated, smooth and silky tannins. It seduces with its length and a beautiful texture, featuring crunchy, ripe fruits complemented by spicy notes of licorice, citron, clove, and a floral and mineral finish.
A great Red wine from Pessac-Léognan dense and powerful
The estate
Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation and dating from 1365, the Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the oldest châteaux in Bordeaux. This magnificent estate entered a new era in its history following its purchase by Daniel and Florence Cathiard in 1990. Driven with passion and ambition by the Cathiard couple, Château Smith Haut Lafitte has risen to the rank of the finest estates of the Graves, with world-renowned wines known for their elegance and style, both in red and in white.
The vineyard
This Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2015 is a Pessac-Léognan wine from a vineyard whose vines are 49 years old on average.
The wine
2015 celebrates the 25th vintage of the Cathiard family at the helm of the estate. To mark this anniversary, the design of the label and of the bottle was modified, offering a unique presentation.
The vintage
In 2015, a long drought from March to July followed by a cool, wet August allowed for optimal ripening with good freshness. Early water stress favored tannin production and maturation. Harvesting lasted four weeks, beginning on September 14 with Merlot and ending with Cabernet Franc. The grapes were perfectly ripe and balanced, picked in good weather conditions.
Winemaking and aging
Fermentation is carried out with whole berries in small wooden vats at 28°C, with extraction by manual punch-downs. Aging lasts 18 months in barrels, 60% of which are new barrels made in their own cooperage. The wines are aged on lees, with a single racking, and then the aging is tailored for each wine.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (63 %)
Merlot (33 %)
Cabernet Franc (2 %)
Petit Verdot (2 %).
