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"Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old v... "Château Smith Haut Lafitte's great terroir of deep Gunzian gravel, with old vines sinking several metres into the soil, produced stupendous results: the wines have a concentration, texture, and class never before seen. Blend: 64% Cabernet... more

"\"This sleeper of the vintage is as stunning as Grand-Puy-Ducasse's 2003. The... "\"This sleeper of the vintage is as stunning as Grand-Puy-Ducasse's 2003. The deep purple-tinged 2005 possesses wonderful notes of sweet cherries, creme de cassis, smoke, creamy oak, and spice box. The sizeable tannins are well-concealed by the... more

"The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wi... "The 1990 vintage of this wine was ranked #9 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1993The superlative vintage: The harvest period: dry, sunny with normal temperature. Fresh mornings allowing to preserve acidity. The blending consists of 46%... more

"Deep dark ruby red color. Complex and elegant nose dominated by fresh red fru... "Deep dark ruby red color. Complex and elegant nose dominated by fresh red fruit. Rich texture on the palate which shows a solid tannic backbone with plenty of woody and toasted notes. Its long and striking finish promises a superb longevity. This... more