Smith Haut Lafitte: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2010

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2010

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98–100
100
2
Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 1%
5
rød, tør
Modnet
14,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2024–2060
Pakket ind i: 6 OHK
9
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
3
Lobenberg: 98–100/100
Parker: 98+/100
Wine Spectator: 96/100
Wine Enthusiast: 96/100
Neal Martin: 95+/100
Suckling: 95-96/100
6
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Pessac Leognan
7
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2010

98–100
/100

Sort med en let rød kant. Mango med praliné, efterfulgt af rige, velduftende sorte kirsebær og brombær. Men alt forbliver altid på den fine side. Gul frugt har en tendens til at balancere godt med sort frugt, hvilket sammen med den fine chokolade giver en ultralækker dessert! I smagen er der et stort syreangreb, men det understøttes på fremragende vis af varm alkohol og smørbløde tanniner. Gul frugt også her. Mango, appelsinskal, praliné og lidt Nutella. Så cassis og brombær, morbær, laurbær, lidt sort oliven og lakrids. Tjære, lidt brændt kød. Stor saftig længde, der viser stor harmoni. Kraftfuld vin med nok af det hele. Ikke overekstraheret, bravo! Vinen passer! Appellationen er meget begunstiget i år. 98+/100

98+
/100

Parker om: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

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. 98+/100

96
/100

Wine Spectator om: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Gorgeous, with alluring black tea and warm ganache notes that unfurl slowly, while the core of intense steeped plum, anise, blackberry compote and black currant confiture sits patiently in reserve. The beautiful loam-, tobacco- and tar-filled finish displays major heft, but also remarkable polish and grace. Should age very slowly. 96/100

96
/100

Wine Enthusiast om: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

A beautifully ripe wine with great black fruits that burst through the classic tannins. In its richness and in its structure, it combines the best of the vintage. Dark, complex, fruity and very rich, a magnificent wine for long-term aging. 96/100

Smagsnotat
95+
/100

Neal Martin om: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London. The 2010 Smith Haut-Lafitte has very fine delineation on the nose with intense black cherry, raspberry and slightly meaty aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy, edgy tannins. It has a lovely spicy, almost peppery seam running from start to finish. It is quite compact, much more reserved than I recall out of barrel, but the oak is seamlessly integrated and it is incredibly long. Tasted November 2012. 95/100

95-96
/100

Suckling om: Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Wonderful aromas of currants, berries and minerals. Very stoney. Full bodied, with an intense and dense palate structure. Loads of blackberries, sweet tobacco and hot stones. Long finish. We will see if it’s better than the 2009 or not. 95-96/100

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Smith Haut Lafitte

I dag er Château Smith Haut Lafitte som Cru Classé et af de mest strålende eksempler på succes i Bordeaux' nyere historie. Florence og Daniel Cathiard (en velhavende parisisk familie) købte det noget nedslidte Château Smith Haut Lafitte af den veletablerede Eschenauer-familie i 1991 (efter at det...

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2010