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Smith Haut Lafitte 2012 OWC
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This Smith Haut Lafitte 2012, born on the gravels of Pessac-Léognan, blends red fruits, spices and minerality through barrel aging. The palate, fresh and balanced, reveals silky tannins and a long finish. Ideal for 10 to 15 years of cellaring, it pairs beautifully with red meats and cheeses.
A family estate rooted at the heart of Pessac-Léognan, Smith Haut Lafitte combines Bordeaux heritage with innovation respectful of the terroir.
- Terroir: Deep gravels and gravelly soils of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, endowing the wines with a chalky minerality and taut elegance.
- Vinification: Barrel aging, extended maceration and plot selection for precise cuvées, where freshness and structure are in balance.
Tasting notes for Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2012
To the eye – A garnet red robe with bluish highlights, dense and silky, heralding a generous yet refined substance.
On the nose – Aromas of wild strawberry and black cherry, lifted by a touch of star anise, soft liquorice and warm flint, with a saline note on the finish.
On the palate – A lively and precise attack, carried by silky tannins and a mineral acidity; the fleshy texture unfolds into a saline length, where crunchy red fruits and gentle spices intertwine.
Serve at 16-18°C in a Bordeaux glass to release its full complexity.
Vintage 2012
A Bordeaux vintage marked by balanced maturity, where freshness and concentration respond to each other in harmony.
- Aging potential: 15 to 20 years, to be stored in a cellar at a stable temperature (12-14°C) and controlled humidity.
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