Le Petit Haut Lafite Rouge 2017 Chateau Smith Haut Lafite

Château Smith Haut Lafitte ・ CHATEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE - PETIT HAUT LAFITTE

C17R4011

Red

It shines in a deep ruby color, and when you tilt the glass, the rich fruit aroma of blackberry and cassis is layered with subtle nuances of spice and oak. The supple tannins spread richly in the mouth, creating an exquisite balance between concentrated fruitiness and moderate acidity. The finish is long and has ample aging potential, making it even more appealing when paired with meat dishes and aged cheeses.

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Tasting Comments

Tasting Notes
The color is deep ruby. The aroma is a complex intertwining of ripe blackberry and cassis fruits, with subtle spice, chocolate, and toasted oak nuances. On the palate, the supple and smooth tannins harmonize with the concentrated fruit, and the pleasant acidity tightens the overall flavor. The richness of the black fruits spreads from the mid-palate to the finish, with a subtle minerality and spice remaining in the aftertaste. This is an elegant and well-balanced red wine that will develop even greater depth and softness with age.

Pairing
Roast beef or grilled red meat, mushroom risotto or pasta, aged cheeses (Comté, Gruyère, Camembert, etc.)

Technical Data

Harvesting method: Hand-picked
Fruit selection method: Two selections before and after destemming

fermentationFermented in temperature-controlled tanks, with gentle punchdown for color and tannin extraction
Aging: Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels (20% new)
yield: 35 hectoliters per hectare