Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2010
0,75 l, a Bordeaux Blend Dry Red Table wine from Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux, France. alcohol content: 13,0%. grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Alkoholgrad: 13,0% vol.
Allergene: Sulfite, Spuren von Eiweiß
Abfüller/Erzeuger: Château Smith Haut Lafitte 33650 Bordeaux Martillac Frankreich
Producer: Smith-Haut-Lafitte
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.