{"product_id":"chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-2019-750ml","title":"Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2019 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 54, 136);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte 2019 is a powerful yet refined Bordeaux, revealing deep aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, and violet with subtle spice and earthy notes. Full-bodied and elegant, it shows silky tannins, vibrant freshness, and a long, polished finish—beautifully balanced and built to age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJames Suckling | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJS 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Feb 11, 2022\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eIntense blackberry and graphite character coming out of the glass, together with dried violets, ink and some asphalt. Full-bodied with wonderfully integrated tannins that spread across the palate and then draw you deep into the wine. Lead-pencil and blackcurrant aftertaste. Tightly wound with a cashmere-like texture. A whole and thought-provoking wine. Try after 2028 and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThe Wine Advocate | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRP 96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Apr 7, 2022\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2055\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte has turned out very well indeed, unwinding in the glass with a complex bouquet of dark berries, cassis, forest floor, pencil shavings, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, broad and velvety, it'slayered and elegantly muscular, underpinned by rich structuring tannins and lively acids, and it concludes with a long, expansive finish. This is another estate where the viticultural and stylistic evolutions of the last decade have delivered a beautifully balanced, harmonious 2019. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDecanter | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eD 95\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 31, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2045\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith 60% new oak there is plenty of weight and alcohol evident on first tasting. But as the wine breathes, the fragrant, ripe dark fruit characters emerge, combined with elegant tannins and fresh acidity to keep everything in balance. A seductive, velvety textured wine with great concentration and purity – this will age magnificently.\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eBody: Full\u003cbr\u003eOak: Oaked\u003cbr\u003eGrapes: 4% Cabernet Franc 59% Cabernet Sauvignon 36% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eJancis Robinson | \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(151, 7, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eJR 17.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished: Oct 11, 2023\u003cbr\u003eDrink: 2026-2038\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark purplish crimson. Fragrant with small, wild blackberries. So scented. Super-dry and very fine tannins. Still very tight on the palate, barely open but elegant. Deliciously dry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmith-haut-lafitte.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine has a dark red, almost black colour. The nose is redolent of fresh fruit (raspberries, cherries, strawberries) and, after swirling in the glass, more complex notes of spice, dried herbs, fennel, and a slight floral nuance.\u003cbr\u003eThe wine is straightforward and well-balanced on the palate, with good concentration and plenty of volume. Despite a substantial quantity of tannin, it remains smooth and rich, with excellent balance between substance, density and freshness. The texture is delicate and precise. The finish is very long and complex with fresh red fruit, liquorice and cinnamon, as well as more terroir-induced notes of smoke and flint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYield: 36hl\/ha, prior to selection for the estate’s three wines:\u003cbr\u003eChateau Smith Haut Lafitte\u003cbr\u003eBlend:\u003cbr\u003e59% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e36% Merlot\u003cbr\u003e4% Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e1% Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003eWinemaking: Whole grapes are fermented at 28°C in small wooden vats with extraction by manual punching down. \u003cbr\u003eAging: 18 months in barrels (60% are new barrels produced in our in-house cooperage), with aging on lees. After being racked a single time, wine is aged according to its profile.\u003cbr\u003eAge of vines: 48 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39974273318976,"sku":"RDFR20191629","price":189.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/7728\/6464\/products\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-750ml.jpg?v=1759748591","url":"https:\/\/www.1855thebottleshop.com\/products\/chateau-smith-haut-lafitte-pessac-leognan-2019-750ml","provider":"1855 The Bottle Shop Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}