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Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Rouge, 1994
RP
89
Red
750ml
Label : Very Slightly Damaged Label
Level : Base Neck Level Filled
🏰 The 1994 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge is a 【mature and elegant red Bordeaux from a Grand Cru Classé de Graves estate】, offering a classic expression of Pessac-Léognan. The 1994 vintage, while not exceptional, produced decent Bordeaux wines that are now beautifully aged. This wine would have developed complex notes of cedar, tobacco, and leather, intertwined with cassis and plum fruit, all supported by resolved tannins and leading to a savory, lingering finish.
🍴 This aged Bordeaux is an excellent companion for roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, or a selection of mature hard cheeses.
🥂 An ideal choice for a classic dinner, a special occasion, or for those who appreciate the nuanced elegance and developed character of a well-aged claret. Please be mindful that with wines of this venerable age, cork and capsule condition can vary, and careful handling is always recommended.
BACKGROUND
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is located in Pessac Legonan on the left bank of the west tributary of the Gironde River.Smith Haut Lafitte makes both a red and white grand vin. Merlot is the dominant variety in the red blend, which also includes Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It is aged for 16-28 months depending on the vintage. The white grand vin is usually Sauvignon Blanc-dominant, and is aged on its lees for a year. The second wines are named Les Hauts de Smith.