Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, darrk berry aromas, herb and spice. On the palate complex juicy black fruit flavors, cinnamon and cacao notes. Soft tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral, youthful ending, needs time.
The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, darrk berry aromas, herb and spice. On the palate complex juicy black fruit flavors, cinnamon and cacao notes. Soft tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral, youthful ending, needs time.
Apr 20th, 2017Wowzers. One the oak is a bit more subsumed, this is going to be killer. #bdx #whitebordeaux
Wowzers. One the oak is a bit more subsumed, this is going to be killer. #bdx #whitebordeaux
Oct 7th, 2015Trying another Bordeaux. I would call this an entry level wine but it has very nice qualities. Not a whole lot on the nose. Nice tastes of raspberry, strawberry and a little bit of a minty bite. This wine has a very light feeling in the mouth and has an interesting finish that reveals a little bit of the tannic structure.
Trying another Bordeaux. I would call this an entry level wine but it has very nice qualities. Not a whole lot on the nose. Nice tastes of raspberry, strawberry and a little bit of a minty bite. This wine has a very light feeling in the mouth and has an interesting finish that reveals a little bit of the tannic structure.
Feb 21st, 2019Bottle pop was earthy on the nose. Taste right out of the bottle is very tight and underwhelming. I let her sit for just over 3 hours while running errands. It was a very robust in your face blend. Lots of muddy fruit and creamy mouth feel.
Bottle pop was earthy on the nose. Taste right out of the bottle is very tight and underwhelming. I let her sit for just over 3 hours while running errands. It was a very robust in your face blend. Lots of muddy fruit and creamy mouth feel.
Aug 15th, 2018Acidic, light. Lacks aroma and flavor. Feels like the wine hasn’t come together yet. Maybe drank this too early. Not sure if I want to give it a second chance. Decanted for 1.5 hrs.
Acidic, light. Lacks aroma and flavor. Feels like the wine hasn’t come together yet. Maybe drank this too early. Not sure if I want to give it a second chance. Decanted for 1.5 hrs.
Dec 11th, 2017
