Embark on a flavor adventure with the 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte, a powerful and expressive wine from the renowned Graves estate. The deep red color with bluish hues hints at the intensity within.

The expressive nose bursts with aromas of red and black fruits. Swirling unlocks a treasure trove of flavors and spices, including star anise, licorice, smoky notes, and hints of flintstone – a reflection of the estate's gravel soils.

The initial palate impression is broad and powerful, yet the well-defined structure and smoothness ensure perfect balance. The wine is full-bodied yet fresh, showcasing the exceptional talent of the Smith Haut Lafitte winemaking team.

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Critical Acclaim

James Suckling

97-98 Points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com: "The polish, texture, complexity and patina are very impressive and fascinating. So spicy and interesting with so much going on. Medium body with wonderfully integrated tannins that are cut and nicely chiselled already. Lemon and violet. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot." 04/23

Jeb Dunnuck

96-98 Points, Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com: “Moving to the Grand Vin, the 2022 Château Smith Haut Lafitte checks in as 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. This ripe, powerful, concentrated wine reminds me of the 2010 with its structure, concentrated mid-palate, and just sheer density and regal, full-bodied style on the palate. Despite its size, it stays balanced, has a beautiful perfume of sweet black fruits, graphite, scorched earth, and spring flowers, building tannins, and a great, great finish.” 05/23

Antonio Galloni

95-97 Points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous: "The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte is a regal, elegant wine. Succulent inky fruit, licorice, spice, lavender and mocha open in a gracious, sublime Grand Vin. Here, too, the wine’s persistence and energy are notable. The Cabernet is especially evident this year, in both the wine’s flavor profile and overall structural feel. In many vintages, the Grand Vin is more immediate and alluring. The 2022 is quite reticent." 4/23

Neal Martin

95-97 Points, Neal Martin, Vinous: "The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte was cropped at 29hL/ha between 5 and 30 September, undergoing half the extraction, aged in 60% new oak for a planned 18 months. It is fragrant and very pure on the nose: beautiful blackberry, raspberry and liquorice. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, very elegant and focused, fine-boned with an exceptionally pure and caressing tobacco-tinged finish. This is going to grow to be a wonderful, delicious Smith Haut Lafitte. 14.5% alcohol." 4/23

Wine Advocate

94-95 Points, Yohan Castaing, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2022 Smith Haut Lafitte opens in the glass with attractive aromas of cassis, spices, tobacco, graphite and licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied palate that is deep and layered, with good depth and powdery structuring tannins that assert themselves on the finish. This blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot will require some patience, given its somewhat extracted style." 4/23

Smith Haut Lafitte 2022 (750ML)