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CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2020 Wine (75cl)
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2020 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2020 other wine made from Petit Verdot and Merlot. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Vintage | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Wine style | other |
| Grape | Petit Verdot, Merlot |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Sweetness | Medium |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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The wine
CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2020 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2020 other wine made from Petit Verdot and Merlot.
Typical grape profile: Petit Verdot — Deeply coloured with violet, blackberry and spice; usually a small blending component in Bordeaux; Merlot — Plum, black cherry, chocolate; softer and rounder than Cabernet Sauvignon. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
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Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Petit Verdot and Merlot growing profiles. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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The 2020 Smith Haut-Lafitte has a relatively straightforward bouquet with notes of forest floor, tree bark and black fruit. Scents of crushed stone and sandalwood emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced entry, very cohesive and putting on weight toward the finish. I suspect that the nose is just closing up a little, hence my prudent score, but the palate is indicative of potential. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.
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