Ch Smith Haut Lafitte 2023

Grand Cru Classé

Pessac Léognan Rouge

€ 128.74/ Per fles min. 12 flessen

Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 95-97/100
The 2023 Smith Haut Lafitte is a powerhouse. In recent years, the
Grand Vin has shifted toward a bit more nuance than in the past, but in
2023, small yields and thick skins yielded a somber, explosive Grand
Vin. It will need many years to be at its most expressive. Blackberry,
gravel, licorice, spice, plum and chocolate are some of the many notes
that emerge from the glass. Readers will find a wine of real substance
and textural intensity, framed by vibrant acids. A touch of air works
wonders here.

Vinous – Neil Martin – 94-96/100
The 2023 Smith Haut Lafitte comes with a label celebrating the visit of
King Charles III that year, though I presume it was not his advice to
include more Cabernet Sauvignon (70%). It was cropped at 26hL/ha.
Matured in 60% new oak, it has a lovely bouquet with blackberry, wild
strawberry, crushed violet and light oyster shell scents. The palate is
medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, gentle grip, fine depth and a
sapid, classically lined finish. One of the more structured Smith Haut
Lafittes in recent years, it deserves four or five years in bottle.
Excellent.