Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan Rouge, 2014 SO092525 Schonleber who saw potential in this

who saw potential in this elevated Var terroir with its Burgundy-like clay-limestone soils

natural-style Sicilian red that combines authenticity with drinkability

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For Burgundy lovers seeking Premier Cru detail without overt showmanship

Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan Rouge, 2014 SO092525 Schonleber who saw potential in thisSmith Haut Lafitte's 2014 captures the opulent softness and approachability that this cru class achieved in that warm vintage, while maintaining the substance for serious cellaring. Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, and licorice provide the core, while menthol and red toned fruits bring freshness, all wrapped in expressive floral notes that give the wine an aromatic intensity often associated with Graves' mineral terroir. The biodynamic practices at this