Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Ridiculous good.
On the nose; honeysuckle, beeswax, oily, marmalade, dry pineapple, stone fruits, caramel apple, orange rind, lime, lemon, light chalky minerals, yellow lilies and spring flowers.
The body is full & thick. The structure, tension, length and balance are near its peak. honeysuckle, beeswax, oily, marmalade, dry pineapple, stone fruits, caramel apple, orange rind, lime, lemon, light chalky minerals, yellow lilies and spring flowers. The acidity is round and perfect. The long finish is; oily & waxy, rich, lush, elegant and persistent for minutes.
Photos of, Chateau Smith-Haut Lafite, their beautiful Hotel (the best place to stay in the Left-bank if price is no object), their newer concrete tanks (back to concrete) and beautiful barrel room.
Ridiculous good.
On the nose; honeysuckle, beeswax, oily, marmalade, dry pineapple, stone fruits, caramel apple, orange rind, lime, lemon, light chalky minerals, yellow lilies and spring flowers.
The body is full & thick. The structure, tension, length and balance are near its peak. honeysuckle, beeswax, oily, marmalade, dry pineapple, stone fruits, caramel apple, orange rind, lime, lemon, light chalky minerals, yellow lilies and spring flowers. The acidity is round and perfect. The long finish is; oily & waxy, rich, lush, elegant and persistent for minutes.
Photos of, Chateau Smith-Haut Lafite, their beautiful Hotel (the best place to stay in the Left-bank if price is no object), their newer concrete tanks (back to concrete) and beautiful barrel room.
2006 & 2007 were best
2006 & 2007 were best
May 21st, 2013
Modern and new-worldly. Dense, rich, oily and complex. Candied citrus peel, honeysuckle, marmelade and tropical nuances. Drinking at peak now.
Gorgeous wine.
Modern and new-worldly. Dense, rich, oily and complex. Candied citrus peel, honeysuckle, marmelade and tropical nuances. Drinking at peak now.
Gorgeous wine.
Although only 5% Semillon, that varietal has a strong impact here, giving a touch of sweetness and extra volume. With some air, this delicate aromas of dried herbs and spice. The inner mouth perfume really explides on the finish.
Although only 5% Semillon, that varietal has a strong impact here, giving a touch of sweetness and extra volume. With some air, this delicate aromas of dried herbs and spice. The inner mouth perfume really explides on the finish.
Jan 1st, 2015Tight, nervous, not as tropical as I remember. Great wine, very interesting and complex.
Tight, nervous, not as tropical as I remember. Great wine, very interesting and complex.
Oct 16th, 2014What a beauty. Full bodied pear and floral notes with enough acidity to keep coming back for another sip. And another...
What a beauty. Full bodied pear and floral notes with enough acidity to keep coming back for another sip. And another...
May 12th, 2014Open and flattering. Floral, oaky, tropical. No depth, lots of concentration. Drink now.
Open and flattering. Floral, oaky, tropical. No depth, lots of concentration. Drink now.
Feb 22nd, 20142006. Drank in 2019. On the verge of giving up. So smooth and rich. What a great wine. Complex. Unusual. So drinkable at any age. Lime. Apple. Ginger. Red wine scent. Not acidic though. Indulge!
2006. Drank in 2019. On the verge of giving up. So smooth and rich. What a great wine. Complex. Unusual. So drinkable at any age. Lime. Apple. Ginger. Red wine scent. Not acidic though. Indulge!
Feb 8th, 2019
