Château Smith Haut-Lafitte Rouge Cru Classé Graves 2011

Flaschenbewertung (Mai 2014):
"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, 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, has produced a beautiful second wine in 2011."
94+/100 Punkte  -  Trinkreife: 2014 - 2034


Fassbewertung (2012):
An impressive effort, this 2011 exhibits a dense saturated ruby/purple color along with lots of graphite, black currant and camphor notes, medium to full body, and surprising depth, richness and length. Tannins are present, but they are relatively sweet and unobtrusive. A crisp character gives the wine vibrancy as well as impressive delineation. It should drink well for 15+ years.
91-93/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2012 –2027





Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Süsses, elegantes Bouquet, schöne Kirschentöne, etwas Cassis und auch florale Noten, die Barriquen vermitteln einen Hauch Kokos und Milchkaffee im zweiten Nasenansatz. Recht charmanter Gaumen, viel Saft, Souplesse in den feinen Tanninen zeigend, wunderbare Balance, schon fast milchiges Finale mit viel Rückaromatik. Modern vinifiziert bei guter Ausgangslage und dem Jahrgang sehr gut angepasst. Einmal auf Haut-Bailly mit anderen Weinen verkostet und dann ein zweites Mal auf dem Château mit Daniel Cathiard.
18/20 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2017 – 2043





Offers pure, driven plum, cassis and black cherry notes inlaid with graphite and roasted wood spice. Dense without being overextracted. Very sleek. Rock-solid
92-95/100 Punkte – Trinkreife: nicht angegeben