Smith Haut Lafitte Vintage:2022 though it remains a class

though it remains a class act

Subtle wood spice notes highlight the reserved

It's undoubtedly rich and full-bodied

and they only use French oak barrels

This stunner is a classically styled Malconsorts that is made in a ‘buy and forget you own it’ style

Smith Haut Lafitte Vintage:2022 though it remains a classThe 2014 Smith Haut Lafitte has a much simpler bouquet than the 2014 Pape Clment, with scents of pencil lead and cooked meat infusing the black fruit. The palate is well balanced with slightly firm tannin, moderate levels of acidity that segues to a very peppery and vivacious finish. This is a sophisticated and classy Pessac Lognan, though I wonder if it is starting to close down? Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. Neal Martin