2021 - Château La Mission Haut-Brion - La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan
- 2021
- 75cl
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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The finest wine ever made by proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard, the 2009 Smith-Haut-Lafitte exhibits an opaque blue/purple color in addition to a glorious nose of acacia flowers, licorice, charcoal, blueberries, black raspberries, lead pencil shavings and incense. This massive, extraordinarily rich, unctuously textured wine may be the most concentrated effort produced to date, although the 2000, 2005 and 2010 are nearly as prodigious. A gorgeous expression of Pessac-Leognan with sweet tannin, emerging charm and delicacy, and considerable power, depth, richness and authority, it should age effortlessly for 30-40+ years. Bravo!
Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of Pessac-Léognan's most prestigious estates, located in the heart of Bordeaux's left bank. This Pessac-Léognan red wine showcases the classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, varietals that thrive in the region's distinctive gravelly terroir. The estate's commitment to quality winemaking produces a full-bodied, warming wine with powerful character and layered complexity.
Smith Haut Lafitte's wines are renowned for their balance and aging potential. The blend emphasizes structure and depth, with characteristic notes of dried fruit and liquorice that define the region's finest expressions. This is a wine designed for discerning palates seeking serious, age-worthy Bordeaux with kosher certification.
The versatility of this Pessac-Léognan red makes it exceptional with a wide range of cuisine: rich beef and lamb preparations, duck, grilled vegetables, aged cheeses, and charcuterie all find perfect harmony. The wine's warmth and power also complement mushroom-based and tomato-driven dishes, making it a sophisticated choice for fine dining and refined entertaining.
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Everything comes from the soil. At Château Smith Haut Lafitte, they do their utmost to respect nature and biodiversity, both in the vineyard and cellar. Château Smith Haut Lafitte plants vines propagated from their own vineyards…
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Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry…
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Pessac-Léognan is an appellation in the Graves region of Bordeaux, located on the left bank of the Garonne River just south of the city of Bordeaux. Established as a distinct AOC in 1987, it was carved out from the larger Graves…
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