Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte - Pessac Leognan 2009 (750ml)

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Producer	Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Pessac Leognan
Varietal	Red Blend
Vintage	2009
Sku	210000033894
Size	750ml

The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 Smith-Haut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and incense. This massive, extraordinarily rich, unctuously textured wine may be the most concentrated effort produced to date, although the 2000, 2005 and 2010 are nearly as prodigious. A gorgeous expression of Pessac-Leognan with sweet tannin, emerging charm and delicacy, and considerable power, depth, richness and authority, it should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bravo!

The 2009 logically displays the hallmarks of a wine from a sunnier vintage than the 2008 and shows a complex yet elegant bouquet with spices, graphite, blackberries, liquorice and slightly smoky aromas. It's full-bodied, with a spectacular balance, an elegant tannic frame and a racy freshness on the finish. As with many 2009 wines, it has a persistent and long finish that allows it to drink well today and during the next decade.

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