2013 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 94 JS 92 JA 92 WE 92 JL 90 WA 90
DC 94

Decanter, February 2023

The blackcurrant-scented nose is subdued and quite oaky, while the palate is rich and succulent. The tannins are ripe and chocolatey, and the wine has unusual vigour and energy. It's robust but not too extracted and there...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, February 2016

Aromas of plums, vine bark and hints of chocolate. Full body, firm and velvety tannins and a long finish. Give it two or three years to soften. Excellent for the vintage. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, and a touch of...
JA 92

janeanson.com, February 2022

Attractive grilled oak aromatics, with depth still evident in the core of the wine. Lacks estate signature if you are looking for the confident punch of Smith Haut Lafitte in most vintages, but this has balance and...
WE 92

Wine Enthusiast, March 2016

This impressive wine is full of potential. Powerful wood flavors are currently masking the fruitiness of the wine. However the weight of fruit and the rich texture promise good long-term aging. — R.V.
JL 90

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2016

With a deep color for the vintage, the forward styled wine displays its smoke, roasted coffee, black cherry and earthy profile with ease. This should drink well on release. 90 Points Read more...
WA 90

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2016

The 2013 Smith-Haut-Lafitte has a composed and quite refined bouquet, certainly one of the best that I have encountered on the Left Bank, with wild strawberry mixed with cedar and a touch of graphite. The palate is smooth...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%

The style of Smith-Haut-Lafitte red is classical, with a beautiful expression of Gunzian gravel terroir which gives it unique smoky notes. Elegant and structured, the red shows freshness, complexity, balance and richness.

The Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, harvested at full maturity and softly vinified to extract only the silkiest tannins, unveils its full potential after proper aging. The other grape varieties of the vineyard, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, add their own aromas and participate in the harmony of a great Cru Classe de Graves.