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Le Petit Haut Lafitte 2016

Le Petit Haut Lafitte

2016
An excellent Smith Haut Lafitte with all the vigour of the young vineyards
91-93
PARKER
17
JANCIS ROBINSON
92
SUCKLING
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£35.90

/ 0.75 L btl

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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti13.0%

The wine

Le Petit Haut Lafitte is the second label wine from Smith Haut Lafitte, one of the reference wineries in Pessac-Léognan. Designed in the style of Left Bank wines, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates with 55% of the coupage. A wine with a good structure, and a classic and masculine profile. It is hard to believe it is a second wine as it could easily stand alongside a Cru Classé! 

Drinking and storing

Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC

Ratings and awards

202091-93 PK93-94 SK
201990-92 PK16+ JR93-94 SK
201891 PK16 JR92 SK
201790 PK92 SK
201691-93 PK17 JR92 SK
201590 PK16 JR94 SK
PK: ParkerJR: Jancis robinsonSK: Suckling

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker, Jancis Robinson, and Suckling

The 2016 Le Petit Haut Lafitte is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot matured in 20% new oak. It has a well-defined bouquet with mulberry, cranberry, pressed flowers and a touch of undergrowth; it is neatly defined though not powerful, but it does demonstrare commendable precision. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp and firm tannin, quite tensile and energetic (more so than the Les Hauts de Smith) with impressive structure and length on the almost Pauillac-like, graphite infused finish. Do not ignore this little gem from Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, because it always punches above its weight.

— Neal Martin (28/04/2017)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2016 - 91-93 PARKER

Very dark and lustrous purple. What a lovely texture! Maybe not the densest fruit but reasonably fresh fruit. Delicate hand on the hand brake. Not too much. Just lovely juice. I wonder whether the move to organic is responsible for this delightful wine? Pure pleasure almost already.

— Jancis Robinson (20/04/2017)JancisRobinson.com Vintage 2016 - 17 JANCIS ROBINSON

The freshness and the currant aromas are very enticing. Blackberries, too. Full-bodied, very linear and crisp. Fine tannins. 60 per cent cabernet sauvignon and 40 per cent merlot. Better after 2021, but already very pretty.

— James Suckling (03/02/2019)JamesSuckling.com Vintage 2016 - 92 SUCKLING

Customer reviews

4.5/5
11 reviews
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Winemaking

Ageing period14 months
Type of woodFrench oak

The winery

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Château Smith Haut Lafitte is one of the most important Pessac-Léognan wineries and an excellent ambassador for the character of the wines emanating from this southern Bordeaux appellation. Held in high regard due to the exceptional nature of its terroir and the elegance and profundity of its wines, Smith Haut Lafitte also has the virtue of marketing its products at relatively moderate prices. The estate looks back on a long history and owes part of its name to a Scottish...

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