Die Preise vieler 2009er Bordeaux sind in den letzten Monaten bereits kräftig gestiegen. Umso mehr freut es uns, dass wir eine kleine Menge vom traumhaft bewerteten 2009er Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge zum Subskriptionspreis nachkaufen konnten.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte rouge [96-98+ RP / 18 WW / 95-98 WS]
Robert Parker / WineAdvocate
One can’t say enough about what proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard have accomplished at this estate since 1990. Regrettably, I am old enough to remember how horrible the wines were before the Cathiards purchased the property. They have fashioned one of the most consistently outstanding wines, both white and red, over the last two decades, and their 2009 probably eclipses any previous performance. An opaque purple color is followed by an explosive nose of graphite, black currants, licorice, incense, and a hint of black tea. The wine hits the palate with extraordinary density, unctuosity, and richness, yet it never comes across as heavy or overbearing. Deep and full-bodied with sensational concentration as well as remarkable purity and precision, this brilliant wine possesses the high, but sweet tannins that are a hallmark of the vintage, and exceptional delicacy allied to massive power and richness ... a rare combination indeed. This prodigious effort should drink well for 30-40 years. Bravo!
96-98+/100 Punkte - Trinken: bis 2050
Rene Gabriel:
Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Rahmiges Bouquet, Brombeergelée, Kokos, ein Hauch Vanille, parfümierte Cabernetnoten mit verführersich süssem Merlot vermischt, Heidelbeerblüten. Am Gaumen saftig und cremig, berauschend süsse, angerundete Tannine, im Innern fein pfeffrig, mit rasanter Rasse und spannender Länge. Wird er mal so gut wie der 2005er? Dann kassiert er in knapp 10 Jahren 19/20 Punkte.
18/20 Punkte - Trinken: 2016-2038
James Sucklin / WineSpectator
Clean. Blackberry and lightly toasted oak with coffee and cedar. Full-bodied and a very, very powerful structure. Blockbuster. Massive and dense, yet remains agile. A triumph for this estate.
95-98/100 Punkte
Château Smith Haut Lafitte rouge - Cru Classé Graves 2009 89,95 EUR