Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2022

Bewertungen

• 100/100

  Jeb Dunnuck
  "Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte checks in as a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot that was raised in 60% new French oak. Reminding me of a more elegant version of the 2010, it has a dense purple hue to go with a rich, powerful, full-bodied, sensationally complex nose of cassis and darker berries interwoven with woodsmoke, scorched earth, chocolate, and chalky minerality. Concentrated, deep, and layered on the palate with ripe, velvety tannins, it's a sensational, absolutely heavenly effort that will keep for 40-50 years. Along with the 2009, 2010, and 2020, this is one of the greatest wines to ever come from this address. Don't miss it."

• 98/100

  Jane Anson
  "This shows reserve on the nose, pared-back elegance, layers of black fruits, violets, peony, spice, liquorice, cocoa bean, mint leaf, lemongrass, beautifully textured and supple tannins. Builds and raises the level of intensity through the palate, creamy black cherry, damson and peach pit also, great tension, chalk, energy, tension, conctration and freshness as the aromatics expand, 60% new oak for ageing, 10% whole bunches fermentation. Sure to age. Fabien Teitgen technical director, Florence and Daniel Cathiard owners."

• 98/100

  James Suckling
  "The vivid fruit character here is so impressive for this hot and dry vintage. It's medium- to full-bodied, showing gorgeous crushed grapes and dark berries. With density, clarity and beauty, it really speaks of great cabernet sauvignon. The tannins are integrated and go long, taking you deep and complete on the palate. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Seems almost drinkable now but needs at least five years of bottle age. Drink after 2029."

• 98/100

  The Wine Cellar Insider
  "Almost opaque in hue, the wine jumps from the glass with its showy display of flowers, smoke, cigar wrapper, blackberries, and black currants. If that wasn't enough to keep you busy, the palate, with its multiple layers of black, with blue fruits drenched in espresso, chocolate, smoke, and spice will seal the deal. Opulent, as well as refined, the finish lingers, and expands on your palate for more than 50 seconds! Is this the best vintage of Smith Haut Lafitte ever produced? With aging, if the score goes up, it could be! Drink from 2030-2060."