Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac Leognan 2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte On the pallet there is

On the pallet there is a rich and creamy texture twinned with the freshness and slight hints of other grape varieties

green Sencha from Japan

along with refreshing notes of mint and a hint of black pepper

The Premier Cru La Fussiere has great structure with prominent tannins that soften with time

the palate is sweet

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac Leognan 2014 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte On the pallet there isVery impressive combination of concentration and freshness. Real distinction here. Stones and minerals on the nose and nice restraint on the second bottle with some spiciness and no excess of flesh. Well done! Though you need to wait quite a while. Emphatic. Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson. com (17. 5)