2010 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Yohan Castaing
(Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Château Smith Haut Lafitte: 2008-2018, 6/8/2021, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Neal Martin
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Squares & Circles: Bordeaux ‘10 At Ten (Apr 2020), 4/1/2020, (See more on Vinous...) -
By Neal Martin
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Squares & Circles: Bordeaux ‘10 At Ten (Apr 2020), 4/1/2020, (See more on Vinous...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
(Ch Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan Red) Subscribe to see review text.
2/12/2020, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Decanter
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By Jane Anson
(Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France, Red) Login and subscribe to see review text.
Bordeaux 2010: Ten years on, 1/30/2020, (See more on Decanter...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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1/30/2020, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Decanter
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By Jane Anson
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By John Stimpfig
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Smith Haut Lafitte Masterclass, 11/26/2016, (See more on Decanter...)
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
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April 2016, 4/1/2016, (See more on Winedoctor...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Richard Hemming, MW
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Julia Harding, MW
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4/30/2013, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
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November 2012, 11/1/2012, (See more on Winedoctor...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
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3/15/2012, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
The World of Fine Wine
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June 2011, Issue #32, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
(Château Smith Haut Lafitte Cru Classé) Login and sign up and see review text.
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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5/4/2011, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Ian D'Agata
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May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156, (See more on Vinous...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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4/5/2011, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
Winedoctor
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By Chris Kissack
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April 2011, (See more on Winedoctor...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
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Mar/Apr 2011, Issue #32, The 2010 Bordeaux Vintage: Very Ripe, Very Tannic and With Just A Few Great Successes
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Château Smith Haut Lafitte) Very dark red violet color; appealing, fresh, tart currant, pencil lead nose; tasty, focused, tart red currant, pencil lead, cedar palate; needs 2-3 years; medium-plus finish 92+ points (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot)
1/18/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2010
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionGraves
- AppellationPessac-Léognan
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4/21/2024 - brennan18 Likes this wine: 96 Points
This was incredible, hands down best wine I've had in 2024 and perhaps in the last 5 years with the possible exception being a '96 Chateau Margaux I had at a friend's dinner party in 2021 (the SHL is a close contender tbh). No detailed notes but the previous review captures the essence of the '10 SHL perfectly. The wine was fresh, vibrant and full of life with a razor sharp acidity and a finish that lingered for nearly a minute. A silky magenta in the glass with a bouquet that just leaps at you (we could smell the wine amidst everything going on in the restaurant - Rumi's Kitchen here in Houston - on a very crowded Saturday night). My friend at dinner could not stop marveling how good this was. Just an uplifting experience. We opened at the restaurant and decanted for about 45 minutes prior to drinking over the course of 2 hours. Kept getting better down to the last drop. Has many, many years of life ahead but you only live once....
Would I buy again: yes
Value: enormous bargain at it's price point
96+ points -- world-class wine
NB: I should add the wine had very little sediment
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2/16/2024 - whits Likes this wine: 95 Points
Decanted for 3 hours and it showed best at that time, dense and dark appearance, notes of dried tobacco leaf, pen ink and spiced plum on the nose, full bodied, dark and sultry, sturdy tannin, flavors of iron, cigar, blackberry, cherry and dry earth emerge, long, nuanced finish, unique in the depth and darkness of character, this can already go now but will be even more interesting with more time, and it will be a graceful evolution
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1/26/2024 - AaronJCohen Likes this wine: 95 Points
de La Terre w Pris. The wine was amazing. It had a deep purple ruby color. On the nose dark fruit and floral
On the palate baked plum, cigar box, chocolate and leather.
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12/30/2023 - Amr_Gva Does not like this wine: 87 Points
This is the 2nd bottle I tried, with proper air. This is very underwhelming, muted aromas, a bit of complexity on the nose but faint. No pleasure here. Won't touch the other bottles for a decade and see... given the price tag I wouldn't recommend to buy/drink this now.
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12/21/2023 - Plabella Likes this wine: 99 Points
Beautifully crafted wine with deep red color, dark fruit well integrated tanins & great long-lasting taste.
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