A Grave Lafitte

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2004
The previous bottle of 2004 tasted earlier in the year was full of toasty oak with brett complexity. The brett was a nice touch but too much for some. Also the mouth was laced with velvety tannins. Though obviously different vintages, the styling followed a similar taste profile for the 2003, with bottles gaining in their ‘brettiness’ as the year went on. The estate is planted to 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Mis au chateau by the Cathiard family, proprietaire a Martillac 13% $44.99 at Bottle Barn Smith Haut Lafitte