2001 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
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Tasting notes
Magnum bought at the château by Tony Stebbings that is in absolutely great nick. Minerally rich with a dry finish. Transparent and sweet, its only flaw is a slightly sudden finish. And it may not have the stuffing for the very long haul. (JR)
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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Deep greenish gold. Vegy reduced nose. Loose and decayed. You would have to be a big fan of old wine to like this, I think. Lacks freshness. (JR)
Healthy crimson. Good lift and combination of Graves aroma with ripe fruit. Very mellow palate entry yet the nerviness of a Léognan. Very satisfying and spreads across the palate. Tannins pretty drying for the moment though. Accused of excessive brett by some. (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.