1993 Smith Haut Lafitte
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This property is worthy of readers' interest as the wines continue to go from strength to strength (this is also true of the gorgeous dry white wines being made at Smith-Haut-Lafitte). A deep ruby/purple color is impressive for a 1993 Pessac-Leognan. The wine exhibits a textbook Graves nose of smoke, hot rocks, sweet currant and mulberry fruit, and a touch of roasted herbs. Elegant yet flavorful, this medium-bodied, concentrated wine reveals a sweet ripeness and entry on the palate, light tannin, a beautiful dose of toasty new oak, and a suave, savory style. This wine defines what I mean when I say that French wines often possess intensity without significant weight. Drink this lovely offering over the next 6-7 years.
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This property is worthy of readers' interest as the wines continue to go from strength to strength (this is also true of the gorgeous dry white wines being made at Smith-Haut-Lafitte). A deep ruby/purple color is impressive for a 1993 Pessac-Leognan. The wine exhibits a textbook Graves nose of smoke, hot rocks, sweet currant and mulberry fruit, and a touch of roasted herbs. Elegant yet flavorful, this medium-bodied, concentrated wine reveals a sweet ripeness and entry on the palate, light tannin, a beautiful dose of toasty new oak, and a suave, savory style. This wine defines what I mean when I say that French wines often possess intensity without significant weight. Drink this lovely offering over the next 6-7 years. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com
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.