2022 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan (Pre-Arrival) Fixin "The 2022 Reserve de la

"The 2022 Reserve de la Comtesse is a sexy wine

expressive wine

and remarkable purity

cedar and sous-bois aromas

2022 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan (Pre-Arrival) Fixin "The 2022 Reserve de la96 points, Jeb Dunnuck"Moving to the Grand Vin, the 2022 Chteau Smith Haut Lafitte checks in as 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. This ripe, powerful, concentrated wine reminds me of the 2010 with its structure, concentrated mid palate, and just sheer density and regal, full bodied style on the palate. Despite its size, it stays balanced, has a beautiful perfume of sweet black fruits, graphite, scorched