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Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan 2010

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An upswing in quality over the past decade or so, has resurrected Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte's position amongst Bordeaux Chateau. New ownership breathed life into exceptionally positioned vineyards, now farmed with less chemicals, with a more sympatico approach in winery. Famed winemaking consultant Michel Rolland is an additional feather in Smith-Haut-Lafitte's cap, enhancing the wines concentration, power and depth, while maintaining a finesse. Though full-bodied, the wine from 2010 will be approachable a little earlier than most other fine Bordeaux, with more moderate tannin - that being said, it's life will stretch several decades too.

Pessac-Léognan 2010 is by Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte. It has a critic score of 98 out of 100 based on an aggregation of ratings from our partner sites. This 2010 vintage is available in 750ml volume.

Specifications

Wine Vybe Icon Critic Score 98/100
Wine Vybe Icon Producer Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte
Wine Vybe Icon Blend Red Blend
Wine Vybe Icon Vintage 2010
Wine Vybe Icon Size 750ml
Wine Vybe Icon MPN # WVB-102691
Wine Vybe Icon Shipping Dimensions 3" x 3" x 12" - 2.65 lbs
7.6 x 7.6 x 30.5 (cm) - 1.2 kg
(L x W x H). Bottle dimensions without packaging.
Critic Scores & User Ratings are based on an aggregated score from our partner websites.
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    Critical Acclaim

    Please add the following points and review Robert Parker Jr 98 points (badge) This is an extraordinary performance once again from the Cathiard family, the proprietors of Smith-Haut-Lafitte. They think the 2010 is even better than the 2009. (I disagree, but only slightly.) This wine has laser-like definition in its an remarkable nose of a subtle charcoal fire interwoven with spring flowers, creme de cassis, blueberry liqueur and spicy wood. Full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, long, rich and moderately tannic, this wine is set for an exceptionally long life of 30-40 years but can be drunk in 5-7. The Wine Advocate 205
    Robert Parker

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