2020 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Community Tasting Note
John McCabe wrote:
96 Points
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Got a six-pack of these so wanted to try one. This was a bit firm, even after an hour decanting, showing its youth, but the last glass was particularly delicious. i tend to like this Chateau and the quality has stepped up a little but so has the price. Hoping I can forget about these for at least another five years as they will surely show better then, but the quality is quite apparent already - just a bit tightly wound to justify opening more any time soon.
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Comment posted by Agunner23:
12/25/2023 8:48:00 AM - Great review, I have 4 bottles now and want to try one. Looks like I will. I found a Costco that has 2 sealed 12-packs and it is 148.99 a bottle. Do you think it is worth getting a 12-pack and stashing it in my cellar for a few years?
Comment posted by John McCabe:
1/2/2024 10:28:00 AM - A case like that would be tempting. Honestly though it is a little pricey. I paid about that price for my six pack but it was a bit of a reckless treat. I might consider spending that money on a few different Chateau from the '19 vintage instead, as it seems to still seem underpriced for the quality (maybe because it was anchored lower due to Covid timing) and it is a more early-accessible vintage, for me anyways.