Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2019 sku_2156331-1 as this washes across the

as this washes across the palate with ripe orchard fruits offset by hints of lemon

it’s polished and seamless

bright fruit presence here

Soil varies from sandy loam at the top of the hill to heavier loam and clay as it transcends down the hill towards the creek

Discreet wood influence sets off the equally ripe aromas of poached white-fleshed fruit

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan 2019 sku_2156331-1 as this washes across the98 Points Wine Enthusiast Rich in black fruits with a structure that acts as a support. Acidity and blackberry flavors with hints of black coffee and a core of denseness that is very fine. The wine will age well, Organic and biodynamic. 96 Points Vinou The 2019 Smith Haut Lafitte has a Burgundian like purity on the nose: raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, touches of pressed rose petal emerging with time. The oak is a little prominent at the moment.