Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2022 is a structured and expressive second wine from the renowned Château Smith Haut Lafitte in Pessac-Léognan. This vintage is characterized by its Cabernet-dominant profile, offering a more powerful and focused style compared to its sibling label, Les Hauts de Smith.
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Aromas of ripe black fruits (cassis, blackberry, cherry) layered with tobacco leaf, graphite, licorice, and floral hints like violet.
- Palate: Medium to full-bodied with a concentrated core of dark berries. It features silky but firm tannins and a mineral-driven finish typical of the gravelly Pessac-Léognan terroir.
- Aging: Typically aged for about 14 months in French oak barrels (approximately 20% new oak).
- Drinking Window: While accessible early (from 2026), it is built to age gracefully through 2037–2040.
