| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.0% |
Le Petit Haut Lafitte
2016An excellent Smith Haut Lafitte with all the vigour of the young vineyards
91-93
PARKER
17
JANCIS
ROBINSON
92
SUCKLING
Spec sheet
The wine
Le Petit Haut Lafitte is the second label wine from Smith Haut Lafitte, one of the reference wineries in Pessac-Léognan. Designed in the style of Left Bank wines, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates with 55% of the coupage. A wine with a good structure, and a classic and masculine profile. It is hard to believe it is a second wine as it could easily stand alongside a Cru Classé!
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 91-93 PK | 93-94 SK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90-92 PK | 16+ JR | 93-94 SK |
| 2018 | 91 PK | 16 JR | 92 SK |
| 2017 | 90 PK | 92 SK | |
| 2016 | 91-93 PK | 17 JR | 92 SK |
| 2015 | 90 PK | 16 JR | 94 SK |
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis
robinsonSK: Suckling
Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 14 months |
|---|---|
| Type of wood | French oak |
The winery
Château Smith Haut Lafitte
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the most important Pessac-Léognan wineries and an excellent ambassador for the character of the wines emanating from this southern Bordeaux appellation. Held in high regard due to the exceptional nature of its terroir and the elegance and profundity of its wines, Smith Haut Lafitte also has the virtue of marketing its products at relatively moderate prices. The estate looks back on a long history and owes part of its name to a Scottish...
