Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red Bordeaux Blend

9.411 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Darren Guillaume

A great red Bordeaux that is actually showing better than the Blanc of the same vintage. A rarity indeed. People who know this House will agree that the red and black fruits, as well as the finish make this a tremendous value for a wine under $90.

A great red Bordeaux that is actually showing better than the Blanc of the same vintage. A rarity indeed. People who know this House will agree that the red and black fruits, as well as the finish make this a tremendous value for a wine under $90.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2018
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Sexy rich ripe blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, steeped fruit tea, super fine minerals, light dry earth, soften leather, underbrush, night acid and delicious long sexy finish.

Sexy rich ripe blackberries, dark cherries, strawberries, steeped fruit tea, super fine minerals, light dry earth, soften leather, underbrush, night acid and delicious long sexy finish.

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2017
Ming L
9.1

2014 is not a blockbuster year like 15 and 16, and this bottle shows. Lifted aromas of red and black berries, cedar, and graphite. The palate is quite lean and linear, with bright acidity, fine tannins, and modest fruit concentration, revealing more tension than plushness. Subtle tobacco and mineral notes carry a long, somewhat austere finish.

2014 is not a blockbuster year like 15 and 16, and this bottle shows. Lifted aromas of red and black berries, cedar, and graphite. The palate is quite lean and linear, with bright acidity, fine tannins, and modest fruit concentration, revealing more tension than plushness. Subtle tobacco and mineral notes carry a long, somewhat austere finish.

Jan 16th, 2026
Ted
9.4

Fantastic. Blackberries. Fresh herbs. Cinnamon. Decanted for an hour or so.

Fantastic. Blackberries. Fresh herbs. Cinnamon. Decanted for an hour or so.

Jan 16th, 2026
Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

Deep dark chocolate and forest floor. Niiiiice. Verily nice

Deep dark chocolate and forest floor. Niiiiice. Verily nice

Feb 11th, 2025
Jeff Choy

Delightful

Delightful

Jan 11th, 2025
Itai Arkin

Itai had this 2 months ago

Itai had this 2 months ago

Mar 11th, 2026
Andrew McIntyre

Andrew had this 6 years ago

Andrew had this 6 years ago

Feb 28th, 2020
Graham George

Graham had this 6 years ago

Graham had this 6 years ago

Jan 19th, 2020
Cesar Da Silva

Cesar had this 6 years ago

Cesar had this 6 years ago

Jan 4th, 2020