Smith Haut Lafitte other_regions with a spicy element providing

with a spicy element providing lift

Neither the 1995 nor 1996 performed as well as they had in the past

Subtle wood spice notes highlight the reserved

The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La

but that's not always a good thing

Smith Haut Lafitte other_regions with a spicy element providingThe 2014 Smith Haut Lafitte has a much simpler bouquet than the 2014 Pape Clment, with scents of pencil lead and cooked meat infusing the black fruit. The palate is well balanced with slightly firm tannin, moderate levels of acidity that segues to a very peppery and vivacious finish. This is a sophisticated and classy Pessac Lognan, though I wonder if it is starting to close down? Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin