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1961 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Red Bordeaux Blend
- France
- Bordeaux
- Graves
- Pessac-Léognan
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Community Tasting Notes 1
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englishman's claret wrote: 92 points
January 16, 2023 - The 1961 Smith Haut Lafitte shows a slightly stern nose though it's fresh and clear with a red-fruited personality, accented by a touch of green peppercorn and chive. More red cherry follows on the palate with cooked portobello and dark earth alongside, expanding and in contrast to the attenuated nose. There's still a little grippy tannin here, transitioning to a loamy, slightly mentholated finish. Complex, mature, and characterful, enjoyable in its way if not with the usual 1961 panache.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1961
- Type Red
- Producer Château Smith Haut Lafitte
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Graves
- Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 16 (70%)
- Consumed 7 (30%)
Food Pairing
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- ProducerChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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