The 2009 Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a legendary red Bordeaux from the Pessac-Léognan region. It was awarded a perfect 100-point score by wine critic Robert Parker. The wine blends 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot.

Key Characteristics

Flavor Profile: Features rich, concentrated dark fruit (blackcurrants, blackberries, blueberries) alongside complex notes of dark chocolate, pencil shavings, cigar box, and the estate's signature smoky graphite minerality. The tannins are silky and deeply layered.

Texture: Massive yet incredibly silky with "sweet" (highly ripe and soft) tannins and a very long, powerful finish.

Aging Potential: This wine is in its prime drinking window but has the structure and power to age effortlessly for decades. Possesses excellent structure and acidity balance, making it easily drinkable until 2050 or longer.