2005 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Rouge Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 6x150cl
| Duty Status | Price In Bond (excl. UK Duty & VAT) | Price Retail (incl. UK Duty & VAT) | Avail. | ETA to UK Addr. |
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| In Bond | £1,460 | £1,796.64 | Future Arrival | Please enquire |
In Bond wines have had no UK Duty or VAT paid on them. If IB wines are purchased for storage in a bonded warehouse or for export - no UK Duty or VAT will be payable. If IB wines are purchased for delivery to a UK address - UK Duty and VAT is required to be paid before the delivery can take place. Future Arrival wines are not yet available for delivery, storage or collection. Our team will get in touch as soon as the wines become physical with us and will arrange to deliver, store or collect the wines as per your instructions. | ||||
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Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte: One Of Pessac’s Top Producers
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte of Pessac-Leognan is a Bordeaux producer on a terrific run of form. The estate has moved up through the gears in recent years, and the result has been a sensational series of wines popular with critics and consumers alike.
The Smith Haut Lafitte estate was bought by Daniel and Florence Cathiard in 1990, and their impact cannot be overestimated. Significant inward investment transformed the winery and meant ever more impressive wines. They also had the vision to embrace the benefits of wine tourism, opening a wine-themed hotel and spa.
Like many other chateaux in Pessac, Smith Haut Lafitte is almost as famous for its brilliant white wine as its red. The Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc is a superb wine, made in relatively small quantities and is well worth the effort to track down.
Also look out for the excellent second wines of the estate, Petit Haut Lafitte Rouge and Blanc. Both are excellent and terrific value.
A Benchmark White and Ever More Elegant Red
The estate is made up of around 78 hectares of vineyards. They are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (30%), Cabernet Franc (9%), and Petit Verdot (1%) for the reds. For the whites, there is Sauvignon Blanc (90%), Semillon (5%), and Sauvignon Gris (5%). Soils are composed of gravel, sand, and clay. This gives Smith Haut Lafitte elegance, minerality and complexity.
In style, minerality and elegance are the watchwords. The white is a benchmark example of Bordeaux Blanc and is full of energy and complexity, and ages magnificently if given the chance. The red has gained ever more finesse in recent years. There is plenty of structure and finely tuned acidity, balanced by generous fruit, polished tannins, and an extremely enjoyable, sumptuous mouthfeel. All of this sits within a classic structure that ensures excellent ageing potential.
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Tasting Notes
Antonio Galloni 94
The 2005 Smith Haut Lafitte packs a serious punch. A blast of wild cherry, smoke, leather, tobacco and mint hits the palate as this powerhouse Pessac-Leognan shows off its personality. Black cherry, mocha, rose petal, spice and chocolate all saturate the palate. This is an especially lush, potent wine shaped by density, concentration and plenty of oak. I would prefer to drink the 2005 sooner rather than later, as it is starting to fray just a bit. Tasted two times
Anticipated maturity: 2021-2033
JancisRobinson.com 16
Tasted blind. Lightly oxidised, with the fruit sucked out somewhat, but I could enjoy this with food. Rich, oily and iodine. Bit hot on the end.
Anticipated maturity: 2009-2015
Wine Advocate 98
This sensational, opaque blue/purple-colored wine from Smith Haut Lafitte has a gorgeous floral nose with notes of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, and cassis that jump from the glass of this inky, very dense, yet strikingly pure wine. Light on its feet despite its stunning concentration and multi-layered mouthfeel, this wine has fabulous intensity, richness and length. Quite impressive, and still incredibly youthful, this is a superstar of the vintage, and capable of lasting another 25-30 years.
Anticipated maturity: 2015-2045
Vinous 93
Good fresh red-ruby color. Reticent but pure aromas of plum, mocha and tobacco. This began sweet and dense but a bit sullen, then exploded with aeration to show sharply delineated flavors of plum, tobacco, hot stones and smoked meat. Wonderfully fat and full wine that spreads out on the back to saturate the entire palate. This makes the ’07 seem peppery and high-pitched in comparison. Very long on the aftertaste. I asked technical director Teitgen to name his favorite recent vintages in Pessac-Leognan, and he listed 1998, 2001 and 2005.
| Product Type | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Producer | Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte |
| Appellation | Péssac-Léognan |
| Classification | Cru Classe |
| Designation | AOP |
| Grape | Bordeaux Red Blend |
| Bottle Size | 150cl |
| Pack Size | 6x150cl |
| Pack Type | Original Wooden Case |
| Alcohol Percentage | 13.50 |
| Duty Status | In Bond |
| Availability | Future Arrival |
UK Delivery
- Greater London postcodes (approximately inside M25):
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- 1 case (9L or less) £16.50
- 2 cases £18
- 3 cases or more £15 per delivery + 1.50 per case
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- Other UK mainland addresses:
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- 1 case £17.50
- 2 cases £30
- 3 cases or more £25 per delivery + 2.50 per case
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- Scotland highlands and islands, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands
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- Quoted on request
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International Delivery & Export
- For international deliveries, we work with specialist fine wine shippers and can provide quotes and arrange the preparation and collection of your orders for export.
- We can assist with delivery to addresses in Singapore. Contact us for more details or a quote.
Storage
We offer temperature-controlled storage at LCB Eton Park. Please click here or contact us for more details. Alternatively, we can assist in transferring your wines to your existing bonded storage account.
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