2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 750 ml
Country: France /
Region: Bordeaux /
Style: Wine /
Size: 750 ml /
Vintage: 2014 /
Sku: 80140270
James Suckling96 Points
Wine Spectator94 Points
Decanter94 Points
Suggested Food Pairing:
Barbeque
Beef
Duck
Game
Lamb
Reviews
James Suckling96 Points
Wine Spectator94 Points
Decanter94 Points
JS James Suckling: 96 Points
A big black-cherry and bitter-chocolate nose leads into a rich, concentrated palate, where the fruit easily holds sway over the powerful, dry tannins. It’s these that drive everything along right through to the assertive, slightly earthy finish; impressive long-term stuff! Try in 2021.
WS Wine Spectator: 94 Points
This has a generous feel, with ripe fig, boysenberry and blueberry compote fruit flavors that are entwined with alluring roasted apple wood, melted licorice and warm fruitcake notes. The broad, mouthcoating finish has a terrific graphite underpinning to stay honest. Best from 2020 through 2035.
DC Decanter: 94 Points
They have so nailed the 'full extraction without making it obvéous' trick at this property. Clearly high oak and firm tannins but rich, enrobed, black coffee and rich damson fruit, will age well, get really fine tannic structure, but with the slightly glamorous house style, the Mouton of Pessac-Léognan. Lovely. The vibrancy and integrity of the fruit from their biodynamic/organic work in the vineyard is very clear.