Adding to cart
Please wait ...
Added to your cart
View Cart
Subtotal: $

2001 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend: 1500ml

$199.99

Download our Bordeaux Futures report free!

See Ratings and Reviews
points awarded:
WA 92 WS 91

92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2004

Kudos to the Cathiard family, who acquired this once under-performing estate in 1990. They have spared no expense or effort in producing wines (both red and white) that are among the finest in Bordeaux in virtually every vintage. The 2001 red may not have as much power as the 2000, but it is very close in quality. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc, it was macerated for four weeks, enjoyed malolactic in barrel as well as stirring of the lees, and was bottled with minimal clarification. This elegant, stylish, deep ruby/purple-colored effort reveals notes of smoke, graphite, and red as well as black fruits in its perfumed, nicely evolved bouquet. With sweet flavors, medium body, outstanding concentration, and impressive purity, this finely-etched Pessac-Leognan should hit its peak in 4-5 years, and drink well over the following 12-14+.


91 points,

Wine Spectator, July 2003

Ripe fruit aromas, with interesting undertones of honey and caramel. Very intense. Full-bodied, with a superrich palate that develops in the glass. Wonderful flavors of vanilla, cream and apples, with just the hint of apricots. Long. Best after 2004. 5,000 cases made. –JS


92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2004

Kudos to the Cathiard family, who acquired this once under-performing estate in 1990. They have spared no expense or effort in producing wines (both red and white) that are among the finest in Bordeaux in virtually every vintage. The 2001 red may not have as much power as the 2000, but it is very close in quality. A blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 13% Cabernet Franc, it was macerated for four weeks, enjoyed malolactic in barrel as well as stirring of the lees, and was bottled with minimal clarification. This elegant, stylish, deep ruby/purple-colored effort reveals notes of smoke, graphite, and red as well as black fruits in its perfumed, nicely evolved bouquet. With sweet flavors, medium body, outstanding concentration, and impressive purity, this finely-etched Pessac-Leognan should hit its peak in 4-5 years, and drink well over the following 12-14+.


91 points,

Wine Spectator, July 2003

Ripe fruit aromas, with interesting undertones of honey and caramel. Very intense. Full-bodied, with a superrich palate that develops in the glass. Wonderful flavors of vanilla, cream and apples, with just the hint of apricots. Long. Best after 2004. 5,000 cases made. –JS


About Winery

The noble Bosq family started growing grapes here as early as 1365. The property was purchased in the 18th century by Scotsman George Smith, who gave the estate its present name.

In 1990, Daniel Cathiard fell in love with the property and joined the list of prestigious owners, firmly intending to further enhance Smith Haut Lafitte's tradition of excellence. He combined the most modern winemaking techniques and age-old methods: organic compost, small wooden vats, ageing on the lees in barrel, etc. 

According to Robert Parker, "One can't say enough about what proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard have accomplished at this estate since 1990. ..They have fashioned one of the most consistently outstanding wines, both white and red, over the last two decades."
(The Wine Advocate, April 2010)
 
Famous around the world for its wonderfully elegant red wine and the sophisticated bouquet of its white wine, Smith Haut Lafitte undoubtedly deserves the special care that is lavished on it.

Shipping Details

This is a pre-arrival item. You will be contacted once this product has arrived at our warehouse to arrange delivery.

Need it faster? Call us now at (888) 859-4637 for special arrangements.

Free storage available. We offer free 6 months storage for any wine purchased at JJ Buckley. We highly recommend storing your wines during the summer months to avoid heat damage during shipment.

For a shipping quote, add this product to your shopping cart. From there you will be able to enter a zipcode and get a detailed quote. For full details on our shipping policies, click here.

all vintages of this wine:
ALL
all sizes of this wine:
ALL 750ml 1.5L

Out of Stock

Add to Waiting List

you may also
like these wines

2001 Pavie-Decesse Bordeaux Blend 750ml

 $119.99 per bottle

2001 Haut Brion Bordeaux Blend 6.0L

 $3,499.99 per bottle

2001 Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend 750ml

 $399.99 per bottle
Legal and Privacy Info