Le Petit Haut Lafitte Pessac Leognan 2013

Grape variety: 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot

Country: France

Region: Pessac Leognan, Bordeaux

Vintage: 2013

Size: 750ml

Body: Medium Plus to Full Bodied

Points: 92 Vinous Antonio Galloni ,  88 James Suckling

Second Wine of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Petit Haut Lafitte is made identically to the Grand Vin from the same vineyard by the same wine making team. Despite being a second wine, however, Le Petit Haut Lafitte is juicy.

Even for this second wine,grapes are whole bunch fermented, no skin contact or malolactic fermentation. Vinification takes place in French oak barrels. The wines are aged on their fine lees for 12 months with stirring.

"The organic viticulture and subtle wine making focus on intense attention to detail, giving the wines a precision and quality that few wineries in Bordeaux can attain. Smith produces wine with strength but also elegance;they are a benchmark for Bordeaux." James Suckling

Tasting Notes:

Medium ruby core, tight violetrim. Blackcurrant and red cherry with plums and turned black earth aroma. The second wine of the always-impressive Château Smith Haut Lafitte, it's rich inits own right, Adequate structure with soft tannins and a juicy finish.

Food Matching: Beef dishes (grilled,braised or stewed), rack of lamb, duck, honey gazed ham and roast vegetables

ServingTemperature: 16-18 ^oc