Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2017 Pessac-Léognan

Château Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge

力強さと繊細さが出会う、ペサックの一杯。

メルローを主体に、カベルネ・ソーヴィニヨンなど4品種を組み立てた2017年。深いルビーレッドの縁にはかすかなガーネットが差し、熟したブラックベリーやカシスの黒果実に、バニラやトースト、スパイスとハーブの香りが重なります。口当たりは滑らかで、豊かな果実味としなやかなタンニンを酸が引き締め、オークとミネラルの余韻が長く続きます。鴨胸肉のローストやトリュフのリゾットとともに。

Item code

C17R4012

Producer

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Type

Red

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Pessac-Léognan

Vintage

2017

Grape varieties

60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot

Alcohol

13.5%

Volume

750ml

Serving temperature

16–18°C

Recommended glass

Bordeaux glass (tall, generous bowl)

Tasting note

Colour: Deep ruby red with a hint of garnet on the rim. Aroma: Concentrated aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and cassis, layered with subtle hints of vanilla and toast due to aging, and subtle nuances of spices and herbs. Taste: Smooth and elegant on the palate. Rich fruit and supple tannins are in harmony, with the acidity tightening the overall flavor. From the mid-palate to the finish, oak nuances and a mineral feel linger for a long time.

Food pairing

Roast beef or steak (red meat), duck confit or roast duck breast, risotto with mushrooms and truffles

Winemaking & technical data

Harvest yield: 28 hectoliters per hectare

Brewing methodAfter hand-picking, the grapes are destemmed and sorted, then fermented in wooden tanks at 28°C. Extraction is done by manual punching (pushing the cap in).

Aging: Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (60% new).

Scores & awards

Vinous 97 pts　/　Decanter 97 pts

Robert Parker: 97+ points