Smith Haut Lafitte other_regions The vineyard is backed by

The vineyard is backed by LVMH in Shangri-La

but that's not always a good thing

with a spicy element providing lift

Silky and medium in body

Smith Haut Lafitte other_regions The vineyard is backed byThe 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