Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge - 2008 (750ml) Victoria Consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane

Consultants Nicolas Thienpont and Stephane Derenoncourt seemed to have coaxed just about everything one could from this extraordinary terroir

and mature tannin

and coconut

this wine is rich

Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge - 2008 (750ml) Victoria Consultants Nicolas Thienpont and StephaneThe 2008 Smith Haut Lafitte, which is somewhat reminiscent of the brilliant 1998, exhibits sweet cassis, tobacco leaf, earth, and barbecue characteristics in its complex aromatics. The wine reveals ripe, supple tannin, medium to full body, gorgeous fruit, impeccable purity, and a luscious texture. It should be relatively approachable in its youth, and last for 25+ years. The final composition was 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, and 7% Cabernet