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Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rougetext
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Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2009

Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, FranceEarthy, spicy, waxy, prune, coffee, black berry, vanilla, tobacco leaf, leather, smoked meat, iron, savoury aromas. Ripe, round, rich and suave with good acidity and some tannins. Cassis jam, black berry, earthy, coffee, vanilla, iron earth, waxy, meaty, peppery, tobacco, graphite flavours. Good length and balance in a suave, modern style but lots of ripe tannins here to age.Tasted: 05 December 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$300.00750ml 
Producer: Château Smith Haut LafitteDistributors: Waldorf Wine Group Inc.
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 014571