2002 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Description
This successful wine exhibits notes of ripe black currants and smoked herbs. With deep, concentrated, attractive flavors, medium body, sweet tannin, and decent acidity, this is an impressive, classic Graves that should drink well young yet age nicely for up to two decades. It is more structured and linear than the plump 2003, but both are top-notch efforts.
- Decant Time: 1 hour
- Taste: espresso, dark chocolate, licorice, red and black plums, earthy, soft texture, medium body, dark red berries, coffee bean
- Food Matching: grilled red meats, earthy stews, mature cheeses
- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot ,
Tasting note
2002年的史密夫拉菲城堡酒，來自波爾多的佩薩克-雷奧良，是波爾多釀酒藝術的典範。酒體呈現中等的紅寶石色澤，散發出濃郁的意式濃縮咖啡、黑巧克力和甘草香氣，並帶有紅色和黑色李子的果香以及深沉的泥土味。口感柔和，酒體適中，尾韻帶有深紅色漿果和咖啡豆的細膩感受。此酒在桶中陳釀18個月，其中60%為新橡木桶，使其在結構和風味之間達到了和諧的平衡。開瓶醒酒一小時，方能充分體會其複雜性，搭配烤紅肉、土味燉菜或成熟的乳酪，將帶來非凡的美食體驗。
The 2002 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, a Cru Classé from Pessac-Leognan, is a testament to the art of Bordeaux winemaking. With a medium ruby red hue, this wine offers a bouquet of espresso, dark chocolate, and licorice, complemented by red and black plums with an underlying earthy character. The palate is greeted with a soft texture and medium body, leading to a finish adorned with dark red berries and coffee bean nuances. Matured for 18 months in barrels, with 60% new oak, this wine has developed a harmonious balance between structure and flavor. Decant for one hour to fully appreciate its complexity and pair it with grilled red meats, earthy stews, or mature cheeses for an exquisite culinary experience.
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