Le Petit Haut Lafitte by Smith Haut Lafitte 2023 (750ML)

93 Points, Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux: “Structured and pretty serious Petit SHL, focusing on blue and black fuits, good structure and tension, showcases the quality of this year's Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighting the nuance and inky character of the grape in 2023, harvest September 8 to October 5.” 04/24

90-92 Points, Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: " The 2023 Le Petit Haut Lafitte reveals fresh and dark aromas of licorice, smoke, dark wild berries and violet. Medium to full-bodied, it is more structured and serious than Les Hauts de Smith, with a layered, structured mid-palate, a fleshy core of fruit and a long, saline, chalky finish. Classically composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, it is matured in 30% new oak barrels." 04/24

91-93 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: “The 2023 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte has a more floral bouquet than the Les Hauts de Smith: violet-tinged black fruit, cedar and light crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and the 30% new oak is neatly integrated. There's fine grip with just the right amount of bitterness on the finish to lend edge. Recommended." 04/24

92-94 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com “More Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated, the 2023 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. It has another level of elegance, with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of cassis, graphite, chocolate, and scorched earth. It offers beautifully balanced, ripe, polished tannins and a great finish.” 05/24

92-95 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: “The 2023 Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte is another stellar wine from the team at Smith Haut Lafitte. It screams with Cabernet Sauvignon character. Inky dark fruit, blackberry, gravel, pencil shavings, crushed rocks, lavender and sage saturate the palate. The tannins will need time to soften. Small berries and thick skins yielded an especially serious Petit Smith Haut Lafitte that is quite impressive.” 04/24

91-93 Points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent: “A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2023 is aging in 30% new oak. It has a deep garnet-purple color and it rolls out of the glass with ready-to-go scents of crème de cassis, preserved plums, and redcurrant jelly, followed by hints of lavender, mossy tree bark, and fallen leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is expansive and juicy, with loads of savory accents and firm, grainy tannins, finishing long with a minerally lift.” 05/24

94-95 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: “This has a big structure of polished tannins that are energetic and punchy. Medium to full body with beautiful blackcurrants, as well as dark tobacco and wet earth. Chewy at the end, but a pointed and focused finish. More structured than 2022. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. From organically grown grapes.” 04/24