Château Smith Haut Lafitte 1999

Tasting notes

"This is a sizable wine for the vintage, although I do not believe it will have the longevity of the 1998 or 2000. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet, asphalt-tinged, earthy, cassis fruit with toasty pain grille notes in the background. There are loads of fruit and charm as well as a creamy texture revealing hints of tobacco, currants, and wood smoke. It is medium-bodied and supple-textured, (...)"

Source: Robert Parker

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INFORMATIONS ABOUT THE ESTATE

Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte, due to its long history and its reputation, is ranked among the very first classified grand crus in Graves.

The 72-hectare estate in a single-piece, of which 55 hectares are planted to vines, is situated on a knoll covered with Günz gravel. This helps the grapes to ripen and reach full maturity.

Production : 110’000 bottles ;

Superficie : 45 ha (red), 11 ha (white) ;

Age of the vines: 30 years;

Grape variety_red : 55% cabernet sauvignon, 34% merlot, 10% cabernet franc, 1% petit verdot;

Grape variety_white : 90 % sauvignon blanc, 5 % sauvignon gris, 5 % sémillion;

Best vintages : 2010, 2009, 2005, 2000.

Data sheet

  • Color red
  • Country Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pessac & Graves
  • Classement Cru Classé de Graves
  • Vintage 1999
  • Rating Robert Parker : 90 / 100
  • Level IN
  • Peak: At maturity (should be drunk within a few years)
  • Size Bottle (0.75 l)

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