Smith H Lafitte Pessac Leognan Rouge 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Smith H Lafitte
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Rouge
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 62%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 2%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 93-96 (Antonio Galloni). Neal Martin/Wine Advocate 92-94. Jeb Dunnuck 93. Jancis Robinson ~16. 5–17. 5/20. Trade listings (BBR) note critics and drinking window 2020–2045

Tasting Note
Black fruit (blackberry, currant), graphite, tobacco, saline/marine iodine notes, cedar and spice; medium-full, chalky/edgy tannins, linear focused finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, miso mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Estate-grown grapes, moderate yields (~35 hl/ha), fermented and aged in French oak (≈65% new barrels), careful extraction for balance.

Vineyard Info
Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé (Graves), Martillac; owned by the Cathiard family, estate with long history and biodynamic conversion practices.