Le Petit Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Name: Le Petit Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Brand: Château Smith Haut Lafitte
SKU: C17R4011
Price: 8200 JPY
Availability: InStock

SKU: C17R4011

名門のセカンド、しなやかな凝縮。

深いルビーの色調から、ブラックベリーやカシスの熟した果実香が立ち上ります。ほのかなスパイスやチョコレート、トーストしたオークのニュアンスが複雑に絡み合い、口に含むとしなやかで滑らかなタンニンが果実の凝縮感と調和します。心地よい酸が全体を引き締め、後味にはミネラル感とスパイスが残ります。ローストビーフやグリルした赤身肉、熟成コンテとともに。熟成でさらに深みを増すペサック・レオニャンです。

¥8,200

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付与予定ポイント: pt

Serving temperature 16–18°C

Recommended glass Bordeaux glass (tall, generous bowl)

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Tasting note

Tasting note

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.

Food pairing

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

Wine details

Producer: Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan
Vintage: 2017
Grape varieties: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume: 750ml

Winemaking & 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

Reviews & awards

James Suckling: 93

Robert Parker: 90–92 points

Decanter: 91–92 points

About this bottle

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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Conditions and time limits

Because these are beverages, we are generally unable to accept returns or exchanges for reasons of personal preference. Please order with care.

Even with chilled delivery, a rapid change in temperature can cause slight seepage. This does not affect the quality of the wine, and we are unable to offer an exchange or refund in such cases. Every bottle is visually checked before packing.

Where the fault is ours, returns and exchanges are accepted within 7 days of delivery.
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About the producer

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

17th to 19th Centuries: The Founding and the Rise to Renown

The origins of winegrowing at Château Smith Haut Lafitte go back as far as the 17th century. The first to produce wine here was the owner of the time, an English merchant named George Smith. He bought land in the area and made wine there, and it is from him that the château takes its name. In the 18th century the estate went on to enjoy commercial success and built its reputation. From the end of the 18th century into the early 19th century in particular, Smith Haut Lafitte came to be held in high esteem in the Bordeaux region, and its name spread around the world.

The 20th Century: Changes of Ownership and Uneven Quality

During the 20th century the estate changed hands several times. Through the Second World War and the decades that followed in particular, the quality of the wines went through a long unsettled period. From the 1950s into the 1960s, however, the estate began to attract attention once again, and in the 1960s work to raise the quality of the wines got under way.

The 1990s to Today: The Cathiard Family and a New Era of Innovation

True innovation began after the Cathiard family took ownership in the 1990s. In 1996 they converted to biodynamic viticulture and began making wine with an emphasis on working in harmony with nature. Quality improved dramatically as a result, and the wines came to be highly rated by wine lovers and critics the world over.

The Estate and Its In-House Cooperage

The Cathiard family are not only committed to raising the quality of the wines; they have also invested energetically in the equipment and facilities the estate requires. Most striking of all is the fact that they make their own barrels. This allows them to fine-tune the ageing of the wines and to create a character entirely their own.
Two second wines The château also owns two second wines: Les Hauts de Smith and Le Petit Haut Lafitte. The first is elegant and richly flavoured, reflecting the château's style while adding a note of suppleness. The second is fruity and more approachable, a wine that can be enjoyed young.

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

¥8,200

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

17th to 19th Centuries: The Founding and the Rise to Renown

The 20th Century: Changes of Ownership and Uneven Quality

The 1990s to Today: The Cathiard Family and a New Era of Innovation

The Estate and Its In-House Cooperage

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 Château Smith Haut Lafitte

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