2003 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte
Description
A beauty of cassis, plum, tobacco leaf and spice, this dark plum/purple-hued, medium to full-bodied 2003 reveals sweet, round, cassis flavors. It has reached full maturity, but shows no signs of decline, and should continue to hold at this plateau for another decade. Although the 2003 is not up to the perfect levels of the 2009 and 2010, it is unquestionably a noteworthy success in a vintage that did not favor Pessac-Leognan.
- Decant Time: 1 hour
- Taste: cassis, plum, tobacco leaf, spice, sweet, round
- Food Matching: roasted lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses
- Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot ,
Tasting note
2003年的史密夫拉菲展現了波爾多釀酒的韌性與工藝。這款酒呈現出經典的風味，深邃的暗紅寶石色澤吸引著目光。初聞時，它散發著含蓄的、帶有塵土感的深色水果香氣，但經過醒酒後，便逐漸展露出黑加侖子、李子、煙草葉和香料的層次。口感上，甜美圓潤的黑加侖子味道迎合了中至飽滿的酒體，已達到完美成熟階段，並且沒有衰退的跡象。在一個對於佩薩克-雷奧良來說並不理想的年份中，這款酒無疑是一個值得注意的成功。預計它將在未來十年內保持其品質。建議醒酒約一小時後飲用，非常適合搭配烤羊肉、烤牛排、蘑菇燴飯或陳年乳酪。
The 2003 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is a testament to the resilience and craftsmanship of Bordeaux winemaking. This vintage exudes a savory and classic profile, with a deep, dark ruby-red hue that captivates the eye. On the nose, it offers restrained, dusty dark fruit aromas that are quite closed initially, but with decanting, it reveals layers of cassis, plum, tobacco leaf, and spice. The palate is greeted with sweet, round cassis flavors, presenting a medium to full body that has reached full maturity without showing signs of decline. This wine is a noteworthy success in a challenging vintage for Pessac-Leognan, and it promises to maintain its quality for another decade. It is best enjoyed after decanting for about an hour and pairs wonderfully with roasted lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, or aged cheeses.
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