Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan Rouge 2020, 750ml

Country: France

Region: Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan

Grape Varietal: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Tasting Note:
The color of the wine is dark red, almost black with blueish hues. Very expressive on the nose with red fruits and black fruits flavors. A good swirl in the glass releases a large range of flavors and spices. Star anis, liquorice as well as empyreumatic notes and flint stones from the günzien gravels. It goes very wide and powerful on the palate at first, then the well-defined structure and smoothness of the wine gives it all its balance, fresh and full body.

Food Pairing: Beef, Venison.

Alcohol Content: 14%

Ratings:
Vert de vin 100

James Suckling 99-100

Wine Advocate – Lisa Perrrotti Brow. 98-100

Jeb Dunnuck 97-100

Jeff Leve – Wine Cellar Insider 97-99

Yves Beck 97-98 Wine Enthusiast –

Roger Voss 96-98

Les Echos 96-98

Inside Bordeaux - Jane Anson 97

Neal Martin – Vinous 95-97

Peter Moser – Falstaff 95-97

Figaro 95-97