Smith Haut Lafitte 2020

In crafting the Smith Haut Lafitte 2020, Winemaker Fabien Teitgen has created a wine of captivating depth and complexity. The color presents itself as a dark red, nearly black, adorned with subtle blueish hues. The aromatic profile is highly expressive, unveiling a symphony of red and black fruit flavors. A gentle swirl of the glass releases an expansive array of fragrances, including star anise, licorice, and nuanced empyreumatic notes, complemented by the distinctive essence of flint stones from the Günzien gravels. The palate experience is initially broad and powerful, only to seamlessly transition into a well-defined structure marked by a harmonious interplay of smoothness and freshness. The wine's balanced and full-bodied nature leaves a lasting impression on the discerning palate.

Robert Parker - 95+ Points

"The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is more structured and introverted than its 2019 predecessor, unwinding in the glass with aromas of cassis and plums mingled with notions of pencil shavings, violets and minty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, its velvety attack segues into a multidimensional mid-palate that's framed by rich, generously extracted tannins that assert themselves on the long, youthfully firm finish. This is a strong effort that's true to the house style and which will reward a little patience."

Antonio Galloni - 97 Points

"The 2020 Smith Haut Lafitte is every bit as captivating as it was from barrel. Ample, rich and explosive, the 2020 offers up an exciting mélange of dark fruit, chocolate, spice, gravel, leather and dried herbs, with a touch of new oak that adds raciness. This towering, vertical Smith Haut-Lafitte won't be ready to drink for a number of years, but it is super impressive. Even with all of its intensity, the 2020 retains terrific freshness and energy."