Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2011

2011 Smith-Haut-Lafitte 

94+ PARKER THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The grand vin, the 2011 Smith-Haut-Lafitte is another great success (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 crème de cassis, mulberries, licorice and subtle background oak. Full-bodied with silky tannins, nicely integrated acidity, wood and alcohol, a multilayered mouthfeel, and a finish that lasts 45 seconds, this brilliant wine should drink well for 15-20 years. One of the best-run estates in Bordeaux, Smith-Haut-Lafitte’s owners, the Cathiard family, have produced a beautiful second wine in 2011." 

94 JAMES SUCKLING: "A wine that has a beautiful depth of fruit, with currants, minerals, and dried flowers on the nose and palate. It’s full-bodied, with super-integrated tannins that last for minutes. This is muscular yet polished. Extremely well done for the vintage. Better in 2017." 

93 WINESPECTATOR: "Lush fig, boysenberry, and blackberry pâte de fruit notes are interspersed with lively anise, singed apple wood, and fruitcake details. A tarry echo hangs in the background on the finish. Shows impressive depth and ripeness for the vintage. Best from 2015 through 2025. –JM"