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Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2012
Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé
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The opaque bluish-purple 2012 Smith Haut Lafite offers up notes of licorice, graphite, blueberry and blackberry fruit, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, stunningly ripe, velvety tannins and a long, long finish. This is another sensational effort from the Cathiards that is perfectly balanced, complex, super-rich and pure. Drink it over the next 20-25 years. Score: 95 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2040 01 April 2015 |
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A brilliant success again, this blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot is a medium-bodied, impressively concentrated wine with copious quantities of red and black fruits. Licorice, roasted herbs and a touch of background oak are present in this slightly precocious wine, which should be accessible when released. It has the depth to evolve for 20 or more years. Talk about a severe selection - only 41% made it into the grand vin! Score: 92 - 94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 26 April 2013 |
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Dark purple. Appetising fresh forest-floor nose. Very sweet palate entry but there is freshness here too. Just a little skinny and astringent on the finish but this is attractive modern red bordeaux without overkill of either oak or alcohol. Very competent. Score: 16 - 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2019-2030 19 April 2013 |
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Dark, with a ganache frame to the black currant, plum and blackberry notes. Tarry finish is rather shut and stolid today, but there’s serious stuffing here. Long charcoal echo, too. Score: 91 - 94 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013 |
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The finish is gorgeous here with a crunchy, fruity, hazelnut and earthy character. Dense yet balanced with a beautiful texture and length. Creamy tannins. Superb for the vintage. 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013 |
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