Château Smith Haut Lafitte 1996 (OWC of 12 bot.)

Tasting notes

"The 1996 Smith-Haut-Lafitte is the quintessentially elegant Bordeaux. With a dark ruby/purple color, it displays a beautiful presentation of blackberry and cassis fruit nicely dosed with subtle new oak. "

Source: Robert Parker, 1999

 

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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
  • Vintage 1996
  • Rating Robert Parker : 90 / 100
  • Level IN
  • Size case of 12 bot.
  • Special Price yes

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