Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Grand Cru Classé
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Omschrijving
Alles komt voort uit de bodem. Château Smith Haut Lafitte respecteert de natuur en biodiversiteit in de wijngaard en kelder. Ze planten wijnstokken afkomstig van hun eigen wijngaarden op het 'eiland' Ile de Lalande om genetische diversiteit te behouden. De 87-hectare wijngaard is omringd door bossen, hagen en bijenkorven.
De bodem, bedekt met "Graves Gunziennes" laat de wijnstokken diep graven voor voedingsstoffen. De stenen reflecteren bovendien de zon voor perfecte druivenrijping. Dit resulteert in witte wijnen met een subtiele rokerige smaak en soepele, complexe rode wijnen. Bij het Château bevorderen ze microbiële activiteit met organische compost, beschermen de bodem met hagen en bomen en gebruiken paardentractie voor het ploegen. Dit alles draagt bij aan de harmonie met de natuur, want "wijnbouwers zijn landschapsarchitecten".
Details
| Drinkbaar vanaf: | 2030 |
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| Formaat: | Fles (75 cl) |
| Houdbaar t/m: | 2042 |
| Type wijn: | Rode Wijn |
| Land: | Frankrijk |
| Regio: | Bordeaux |
| Substreek: | Graves |
| Smaak: | Zwart Fruit en Rijk |
| Jaargang: | 2022 |
| Druivensoort met percentage: | Cabernet Franc 3%, Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 32%, Petit Verdot 1% |
| Alcohol: | 14,5 |
| Oogst: | Handmatig |
Scores
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Robert Parker The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte opens in the glass with attractive aromas of cassis, spices, tobacco, graphite and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that is deep and layered, with good depth and powdery structuring tannins that assert themselves on the finish. This blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot will require some patience, given its somewhat extracted style. (94-95)
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Vinous The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte was cropped at 29hL/ha between 5 and 30 September, undergoing half the extraction, aged in 60% new oak for a planned 18 months. It is fragrant and very pure on the nose: beautiful blackberry, raspberry and liquorice. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very elegant and focused, fine-boned with an exceptionally pure and caressing tobacco-tinged finish. This is going to grow to be a wonderful, delicious Smith Haut Lafitte. (95-97)
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James Suckling The polish, texture, complexity and patina are very impressive and fascinating. So spicy and interesting with so much going on. Medium body with wonderfully integrated tannins that are cut and nicely chiselled already. Lemon and violet. (97/98)
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Decanter A real success of the vintage that manages to deliver a bold, structured, concentrated and powerful wine with real terroir signature. You get the impression it's from a warm vintage, but I love the fact you have texture, volume and weight but keeping the finesse. Fragranced black fruit and purple floral notes with soft medicinal herbal touches on the nose. Sleek and supple, tannins make the impression with juicy blackcurrants, black cherries and strawberries. Excellent tannin definition, they're filling, massy and round, almost plush but accented by acidity and freshness. Strong signature, you know you're in gravel with Cabernet. Juicy, clean, pure, but with bite and intensity. I love the dark savoury notes too, the cough syrup, liquorice, clove, tobacco and cigar box elements, complex and captivating.