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Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old v... Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old vines sinking several metres into the soil, produced stupendous results: the wines have a concentration, texture, and class never before seen. Blend: 64% Cabernet Sauvignon,... more

A delicate and extremely complex nose. At first, intense floral notes of viole... A delicate and extremely complex nose. At first, intense floral notes of violet and rose petal, which open into aromas of cherry and vanilla. The attack reveals good volume, evolving towards an elegant and full mid-palate. Wonderful soft, rounded... more

Deep purple color with black reflections The nose literally explodes on notes ... Deep purple color with black reflections The nose literally explodes on notes of great complexity combining morello cherry and macerated prune, oriental spices, sandalwood, incense, leather, cedar, peppermint, violet, blond tobacco with honey. The... more

The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Win... The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1993The superlative vintage: The harvest period: dry, sunny with normal temperature. Fresh mornings allowing to preserve acidity. The blending consists of 46% Cabernet... more