2011 Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge, Pessac-Léognan
Bordeaux, France
Regular Price $35
The 2011 Les Hauts de Smith is a beautifully deep ruby/purple-colored effort with lots of black currant, graphite, smoke and floral notes. Charming, round and generously endowed, it should drink well for 12-15 years.
94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate "The grand vin, the 2011 Smith-Haut-Lafitte is another great successes (and that’s saying something after the remarkable duo of 2009 and 2010 as well as the brilliant 2008). This wine exhibits a dense purple color along with a big, sweet nose of creme de cassis, mulberries, licorice and subtle background oak. Full-bodied with silky tannins, nicely integrated acidity..."
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