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Smith Haut Lafitte 2020

3000 ml Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Petit Verdot 1% Bordeaux, France 2020

Smith Haut Lafitte 2020 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pessac-Léognan, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant. Cheapest offer £525.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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£525.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.5
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot prior · merchant: new oak
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred from Pessac-Léognan
Origin
Pessac-Léognan · Bordeaux · France
inferred from Pessac-Léognan
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
sustainable
merchant description
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, Château Smith Haut Lafitte stands as a renowned estate with a rich history and an unwavering commitment to producing exceptional wines. With a heritage dating back several centuries, the château has garnered a reputation for its dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability. This release is the 2020 vintage of its flagship wine, a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, aged in 60% new barriques. It will benefit from a few more years in the cellar, where it will develop more complexity and depth.

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