Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan Rouge, 2014
Smith-Haut-Lafitte's 2014 captures the opulent softness and approachability that this cru classé achieved in that warm vintage, while maintaining the substance for serious cellaring. Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and licorice provide the core, while menthol and red-toned fruits bring freshness, all wrapped in expressive floral notes that give the wine an aromatic intensity often associated with Graves' mineral terroir. The biodynamic practices at this historic estate mean every bottle carries the signature of meticulous, thoughtful farming—the wine feels balanced and mellow on entry yet gains complexity with air, revealing leather-tinged fruit and nuanced spice on the finish. This is mature enough to drink now but will evolve beautifully over the next 10-15 years.
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Smith-Haut-Lafitte's 2014 captures the opulent softness and approachability that this cru classé achieved in that warm vintage, while maintaining the substance for serious cellaring. Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and licorice provide the core, while menthol and red-toned fruits bring freshness, all wrapped in expressive floral notes that give the wine an aromatic intensity often associated with Graves' mineral terroir. The biodynamic practices at this historic estate mean every bottle carries the signature of meticulous, thoughtful farming—the wine feels balanced and mellow on entry yet gains complexity with air, revealing leather-tinged fruit and nuanced spice on the finish. This is mature enough to drink now but will evolve beautifully over the next 10-15 years.
