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.
- Alcohol %: 13.5
- Decant Time: 1 hour
- Taste: cassis, plum, tobacco leaf, spice, earthy, oak, licorice, black cherry, smoky, coffee
- Food Matching: Ribeye steak with Béarnaise sauce, Beef Wellington, Venison stew, Aged cheddar cheese
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
,
Merlot
,
Cabernet Franc
,
Petit Verdot
,
Tasting note
2004年的史密夫拉菲展現了佩薩克-雷奧良產區的卓越風土。這款酒體中至飽滿的紅酒呈現深紫紅色,散發出黑加侖、李子、煙草葉和香料的迷人香氣。入口後,層次豐富的黑櫻桃、甘草和泥土氣息交織,並伴隨著煙燻和咖啡的細膩風味。經過18個月的橡木桶熟成,其中60%為新桶,賦予酒體絲滑的質感和悠長的餘韻。卡蒂亞家族精心的釀酒工藝,包括在小型木桶中發酵及手工壓蓋,確保了這款酒的平衡與複雜性。無論搭配帶有貝爾尼醬的肋眼牛排、鹿肉燉菜,還是陳年切達芝士,這款酒都能完美襯托其風味,適合即刻享用或繼續陳年。
The 2004 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is a stunning expression of Pessac-Leognan's terroir. This medium to full-bodied wine boasts a deep plum and purple hue, with a bouquet of cassis, plum, tobacco leaf, and spice. On the palate, it reveals layers of black cherry, licorice, and earthy notes, complemented by smoky and coffee undertones. Aged for 18 months in barrels, 60% of which are new, this wine showcases a creamy texture and a long, elegant finish. The Cathiard family's meticulous winemaking process, including fermentation in small wooden vats and manual punching down, ensures a wine of exceptional balance and complexity. Perfectly paired with ribeye steak, venison, or aged cheddar, this wine is ready to enjoy now or can be cellared for further development.
Winery
史密夫拉菲酒莊由卡蒂亞家族擁有,是位於波爾多佩薩克-雷奧良的一座歷史悠久的酒莊。酒莊致力於可持續的葡萄栽培,並擁有自家的橡木桶製作工坊,釀造出充分展現當地風土特色的佳釀。2004年份的酒款正是其對品質與傳統堅持的最佳體現。
Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, owned by the Cathiard family, is a historic estate in Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux. Known for its commitment to sustainable viticulture and in-house cooperage, the winery produces wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. The 2004 vintage exemplifies their dedication to quality and tradition.