Wine › 2005 › Very Fruity/Sweet › Full-Bodied (Robust)

The terroir’s magic combined with an ancestral savoir-faire reveals a sublim... The terroir’s magic combined with an ancestral savoir-faire reveals a sublime golden yellow hue, underlined by intense golden reflections. A graceful effervescence softened by the patina of time. A noble and racy expression with the olfactory impact... more

Full body with deep and dark purple color. Bacchanal sweet nose with dried ban... Full body with deep and dark purple color. Bacchanal sweet nose with dried banana chips, fruit in rum, fruitcake, pickled plums, compote of blueberries, violets, cardamom, passion fruit and chocolate muffin. Iridescent sweetness hitting the palate with... more

A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a s... A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a symphony of aromas from sweet black fruit to cigar box, from savory spices of clove, allspice and licorice to dried herbs and flowers, even a touch of minerality. This... more

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

2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the dr... 2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have a deficit in rainfall, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vine to adapt itself by reducing its leaves. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively... more

Bouquet is still quite closed, but beginning to develop a very wide aromatic r... Bouquet is still quite closed, but beginning to develop a very wide aromatic range - ripe fruit, complex notes, mineral and floral hints combine with spicier aromas. This outstanding vintage has lavish substance and is dense, fleshy and bursting with... 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

A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a s... A classic example of tremendous power and great finesse. The wine presents a symphony of aromas from sweet black fruit to cigar box, from savory spices of clove, allspice and licorice to dried herbs and flowers, even a touch of minerality. This... more

A dense, structured red with beautiful aromas of chocolate, hazelnut, dried sp... A dense, structured red with beautiful aromas of chocolate, hazelnut, dried spices and currants. Full body with superfine tannins and a tight finish. This is a wine that is just beginning to be drinkable but has a long, long life ahead of it. Taste now... more

This tastes of great Cabernet Sauvignon, with its black currant, cedar and her... This tastes of great Cabernet Sauvignon, with its black currant, cedar and herbs and fresh, juicy acidity. It is as fresh as it is rich, but it has a structure of dense tannins that balances the wine. This is one of the best wines from Gruaud-Larose... 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

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberry... Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Fabulous aromas of crushed raspberry, blackberry, mineral and licorice follow through to a full-bodied palate. This is chewy yet silky, with a long, long finish. Balanced and powerful. Best after 2012. 20,000... more